DSHS Lakeland Village Registered Nurse 3

Washington State ESD; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Washington is looking for a Registered Nurse 3 to work at Lakeland Village. The role involves monitoring and mentoring nursing personnel, conducting assessments, and improving infection control practices. Candidates must hold a valid Washington State nursing license and have two years of experience. Working hours are from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM with weekends off, and this job may offer premium pay for on-site work. Join us in enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Additional 5% premium pay for on-site work

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have two years of professional nursing experience.
• Need to pass a background check including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, and evaluate nursing personnel.
• Coach, teach, and mentor nursing staff.
• Document job performance and counseling actions.
• Monitor Time and Attendance of nursing personnel.
• Initiate and investigate incident reports as necessary.
• Provide infection prevention guidance.
• Perform ongoing resident assessments.
• Assist in securing nursing coverage for residents.
• Plan and implement training for staff.
• Obtain lab work and conduct phlebotomy.

Skills

Observation and monitoring skills

Coaching and mentoring ability

Documentation skills

Education

Valid Washington State License as a registered nurse

Job description

DSHS Lakeland Village Registered Nurse 3

We're looking to hire a Registered Nurse 3 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, Washington.

At Lakeland Village, you'll Transform Lives by enhancing the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. We value our nursing staff and understand how important they are to our residents, their families and our facility.

The shift for this position is 2:30PM - 11:00PM with Sunday and Monday OFF.

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS:

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.

Some of what you'll do

• Observe, monitor, and evaluate the job performance of nursing personnel
• Coach, teach, and mentor nursing personnel
• Documentation of counseling, Just Cause action, and job performance of designated nursing personnel
• Monitor and certify Time and Attendance of nursing personnel using facility-established tracking methods
• Initiate, investigate, and appropriately route incident reports and other investigations as required within a designated timeframe
• Provide guidance in the prevention of infection as established by the Infection Prevention department. Function as the primary nurse contact and liaison to the Infection Preventionist after hours for infection control matters.
• Perform ongoing resident assessment to include assimilation of data gathered by other health care team members.
• Assist in staffing to include receiving nurse sick calls1 and securing suitable nursing coverage to safely provide resident nursing care
• Plan, coordinate, and implement in-services and training for Direct Care Staff and other members of the health care team.
• Prepare and obtain lab work to include phlebotomy, and other specimens as ordered by the physician/provider

Who should apply

• A valid Washington State License to practice as a registered, professional nurse, and two years of professional nursing experience

Note: Must pass a background check to include fingerprinting.

Questions?

Please contact [e-mail] and reference 08807.

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.

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