Lead Nurse

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This position will work either 8 or 12 hours (1800 to 0600) on 3rd shift (overnight) and will include every third weekend. Specific schedules will be provided during the interview process.

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement.
  
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• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

NWC is a short-term assessment and treatment facility for individuals who have an intellectual disability as well as a mental illness and aggressive or challenging behaviors. The programming is designed to prepare people to live successfully in a community setting. NWC is one of three centers for individuals with intellectual disabilities managed by the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS).

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Position Summary

As the Lead RN, you will provide direct and indirect nursing care to persons with complex intellectual, behavioral and developmental disabilities (/DD). You will be responsible for critical thinking through the application of the nursing process:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Plan, Implementation and Evaluation. In addition, as the Lead Nurse, you will verify staff competencies, utilize evidence based (EBP) best practices, share expertise with members of the team, and educate staff, individuals, families, students, and community providers.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Overseeing delegated nursing cares provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Resident Care Technicians/Certified Nursing Assistants (RCTs/CNAs).
• Providing consultation and leadership to unit and community staff regarding persons with complex intellectual, behavioral and/or physical disabilities.
• Performing advanced assessments and problem-solving nursing care issues.
• Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide a person-centered, active treatment program, including a holistic approach to health care across the lifespan and provides direct nursing care.

Salary Information

Starting pay
* is between $53.96 and $55.46 /hour, based on years of licensure.

• * Salary includes a
  * 1.00 /hour add-on for hours worked and performing direct care.
• $3.90 /hour differential for permanent 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
• 12-month probationary period is required.
• This position is classified as a Nurse Clinician 3 and is in pay schedule and range 11/01.Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by NWCor medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required

I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or or eligibility
  * for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State…