DSHS BHA CSTC Registered Nurse 3
Join our nursing team as an RN3 at Child Study and Treatment Center in Lakewood, WA. In this role, you'll supervise Registered Nurse 2 staff and contracted nurses who are assigned to the shift. The position supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of the Child Study and Treatment Center, Behavioral Health Administration, and the Washington Department of Social and Health Services.
Schedules: 2:30pm-11:00pm Sunday-Thursday10:30pm-7:00am Sunday-Thursday
Some of what you will do:
- Assists the Director of Nursing after-hours to manage and direct all aspects of 24-hour, 7 day a week nursing care for children and adolescent psychiatric patients at Child Study and Treatment Center
- Accountable for management, direct supervision of RN2's assigned to the shift, and leadership of select RN2's
- Plans and directs all nursing functions in assigned area in accordance with Nursing and Hospital Standards to assure consistent patient care delivery
- Ensures compliance with professional nursing standards, Medicare, TIC, State and Federal laws and regulations
- Performs key leadership functions for nursing by articulating hospital and nursing vision, providing accurate information to nursing employees on changes in standards and policies
- Plans, organizes, and directs deployment of nursing employees for safe patient care
- Collaborates and coordinates with other discipline leaders in the provision of patient care
- Directs, motivates, recruits, and interviews, recommends for hire and provides corrective action with recommendation for disciplinary actions
- Other duties as assigned
What we're looking for:
- Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse
- Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Work with children or adolescents and their families
- Values collaboration to provide solutions and demonstrates excellent communication
What do Psychiatric RNs Do?
*Patients live in one of 4 cottages determined by age where they have individual bedrooms and a shared day area. Each cottage has its own kitchen and dining room. Admissions are due to forensic issues or CLIP referral. Behavioral characteristics of San Juan youth will include suicidal and para-suicidal behavior, aggression, interpersonal disorder, emotional instability, impulsivity, identity confusion, psychotic behavior, and in some cases an inability to manage basic self-care needs. The focus of the program is to provide extended behavioral health treatment in order to help youth develop the skills necessary for them to return successfully to their families and communities. The use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy addresses many of the core issues of our client population and serves as the primary theoretical orientation underlying the San Juan cottage program. Information on additional cottages and age groups are available here.
Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. 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.
Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees.
Want to know more about the Child Study and Treatment Center? Click on the videos below to meet staff, take a tour, and explore your career. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
Interested? Apply online today. Choose your available shifts under the Supplemental Question section.
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 11755.
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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.
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