DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse

Overview

DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse 3 (RN3) to oversee nursing personnel at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center. In this role, you will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care, RHC policies, and DSHS administrative guidelines.

• Supervise and support staff by applying your knowledge, skills, and leadership to facilitate positive change in diverse resident populations.
• Manage nursing staff assignments on resident units, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Audit care delivery to maintain compliance with Nursing Standards and CMS conditions of participation.
• Participate in Daily Stand-Up Meetings and Evaluation & Treatment Conferences (ETCs), advocating for nursing needs.
• Conduct daily patient assessment.
• Manage timecards of staff assigned.
• Evaluate performance of direct reports annually.
• Engage in staffing committees, unit work groups, and labor partner meetings.
• Communicate policy updates to ensure staff stays informed about changes in policies and nursing care standards.
• Foster staff development and accountability by providing guidance and taking appropriate action per CBAs, hospital policies, and Nursing Standards of Care.

Individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington and graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Two years of professional nursing experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Knowledge of supervisory and teaching techniques in healthcare
• Expertise in professional nursing principles and specialized areas (e.g., mental health, infection control)
• Familiarity with community resources and medication reactions
• Ability to apply nursing principles and clinical judgment in patient care
• Strong leadership skills to supervise, teach, and support staff development
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with others

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information
• Copies of any relevant certifications or licenses obtained

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Saleen Hernandez nandez.gov and reference job number #08265.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
• This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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