DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse

DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse 3

Join the team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center and become a champion for mental health in our community. We are hiring a Registered Nurse 3 (RN3) to oversee the nursing personnel. In this role, you will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care, RHC policies, and DSHS administrative guidelines.

In this role, you will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care, RHC policies, and DSHS administrative guidelines.

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This announcement is reposted. If you have already applied then you do not have to reapply. The schedule for this position is 10:30pm-7:00am with Friday/Saturday off.

• 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
• Managing 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.

• 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.

• An equivalent combination 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.

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Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

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