DSHS SCC Registered Nurse 3

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DSHS SCC Registered Nurse 3

If you are an RN who thrives in a challenging environment, we have a great opportunity to join our nursing team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC). Located in McNeil Island, our facility is surrounded by nature, wildlife, old history and amazing views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget sound. We treat people who are detained and/or civilly committed and assists them in addressing their sexual offending histories.

As a charge nurse, you'll provide supervision and nursing care for residents, as well as coordinate nursing services and support your nursing team throughout the shift. We take pride in the teamwork and positive energy channel into our day-to-day activities. Our staff is appreciated and extremely valuable in assisting with the rehabilitation and treatment of the residents we care for on a daily basis.

The job is based on McNeil Island and requires ferry travel from Steilacoom, which is provided to employees. The ferry ride is approximately 20 minutes each way.
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.

We offer an Employee Assistance Program, great insurance coverage, staff appreciation days, and several fun activities throughout the year to bring all the staff together.
SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use.

We are looking for people who are interested in making positive contributions to the lives of others. Apply Today!

Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Night Shift Position: Wednesday-Saturday 2200-0800.

Some of what you'll do

• Lead clinic staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs by providing direction and prioritization of shift tasks
• Transcribe and verify orders
• Order medications
• Inform Providers and Nurse Manager of developments
• Up to date on their nursing skill and abilities such as IV starts, IV fluids administration, laboratory processes and phlebotomy
• Educate residents on health conditions, medication management, and treatments
• Maintain optimal pharmacy operations
• Prepare and maintain medication carts
• Respond to medical calls and emergencies
• Other duties as assigned by providers and/or RN4
• Provide patient care to our aging facility population

We're looking for RNs who have
Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and have at least two years of professional nursing experience (or equivalent education/experience). Experiences in medical-surgical, emergency medicine, psychiatric medicine.

Interested? Apply today.

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.

Questions? Please contact peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov reference job number 01390.

Additional Information

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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.



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