DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 4

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DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 4 (Shift Nurse Manager)

Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA, is currently seeking a Shift Nurse Manager.

This position provides essential hospital wide psychiatric nurse support, patient care coordination, involving screening and community liaison functions.

Directs hospital wide operations, including management of medical, psychiatric and facilities emergencies and onsite supervision to all nursing employees and support services during hours when other top level management are not present on grounds.

This position assists to ensure compliance with professional nursing standards, Medicare, state and federal laws and regulations.

Perform key leadership functions for nursing personnel on the shifts by articulating hospital and nursing visions and provides accurate information to nursing employees on changes in the standards.

Effectively communications with all levels of the hospital organization, particularly with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Center Directors, and the Chief Nursing Officer, nursing supervisors and nursing employees.

Assists in management and resolution of conflict, building trust and collaborative relationships and share visions, facilitates shared decision making and creates a culture of respect for all.

Opportunities performed onsite 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. Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Directs hospital wide operations, including management of medical, psychiatric and facility emergencies and onsite supervision to all nursing employees and support services during house when other top level management are not present on grounds

Communicate with all levels of the hospital organization, particularly with the CEO, Medical Director, Center Director, Chief Nursing Officer, Interdisciplinary Team supervisors, nursing supervisors and nursing employees that assist in management and resolution of conflict, building trust and collaborative relationships and shared vision.

Facilitates shared decision making. Allocates nursing resources based on patient acuity/care needs within the hospital

Articulates and Interprets nursing care standards and hospital policies to nursing team and multi- disciplinary team members as needed.

Remains current in Nursing Practice, roles and functions of all patient care team members; Evaluates patient care delivery system for respective shift utilizing knowledge of evidence-based practice, and considering patient safety

• Respond to and formulate complex reports. Complete employee evaluations and audits
• Serves as a liaison person between WSH and community agencies on non-business hour and is responsible for participating and overseeing the screening of patients for involuntary admission from Western Washington Counties to include certifying bed availability using the SBC form in a timely manner

Ensures compliance with professional nursing standards. Medicare, state and federal laws, and regulations.

Performs key leadership function for nursing in the center by articulating hospital and nursing visions, providing accurate information to nursing employees on changes in standards and hospital policies

• Plans, organizes and directs deployment of nursing employees for safe patient care.
• Direct, Motivate, interview, recommend for hire, provide corrective action/progressive discipline and recommend disciplinary actions
• Investigate staff and patient complaints as assigned
• Hold self and nursing supervisors accountable for provisions of evidence based patient care, and nursing employee personnel management process
  
  

Who should apply

Professionals with the following:

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and four years of professional nursing experience including two years in a lead capacity over other nursing personnel.
• A valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher degree involving major study in nursing may be substituted for two years of non-supervisory experience.
• One year of full-time experience teaching nursing may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Two years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Five years of experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
• Knowledge of CMS, WAC and RCW regulations related to inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
• Experienced in conducting medical chart reviews
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communication skills
• Knowledge of principles of risk management or experience with team-oriented decision-making regarding Clinical Risk Management

Questions? Please contact peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov or call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 01636.

To learn more about DSHS: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/

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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.

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