What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 3 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
The Nurse Supervisors that we are looking for will demonstrate compassionate patient care, a strong work ethic, and consistently display good judgment to provide supportive leadership on the ward they will supervise. The key to your success will be your ability to communicate with clarity to the team you supervise and your interactions with staff. We are excited to have RNs join our team at Eastern State Hospital in leadership roles. ESH Nurse Supervisors serve in a role that provides services that empower people, instill hope, and support self-discovery and independence.
We are offering full-time and part-time, all shifts, and on-call. Evening shift and night shift RNs will receive supplemental pay. 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.
What's in it for you?
Some of what you'll do:
- Supervise, educate, coach, and mentor nursing staff, and foster a caring environment that respects our patients' dignity
- Lead and manage nursing care on your ward and shift, including administering medications and treatments
- Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to maintain a high quality of nursing care for people being treated for behavioral health conditions
- Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team that plans, delivers, and evaluates all patient care provided
- Respond in a lead role in case of a health emergency and therapeutically intervene to de-escalate patients' behavior
Who should apply?
A Registered Nurse with a valid Washington State RN license or the ability to obtain one by the start of employment AND two years of professional nursing experience.
Who we are: We seek Registered Nurses for our Geropsychiatric Unit (GPU), Adult Psychiatric Unit, and Forensic Services Unit.
Click here to learn more about these units.
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 00349.
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.
Supplemental 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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