Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) Part Time - Chehalis

State of Washington • Lewis County – Centralia, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth, and Futures (DCYF) is seeking Registered Nurses to promote health, wellness, and safety for residents and staff at the Green Hill School Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security residential facility. This role involves managing emergency medical situations, acting as a liaison between the community and residents, and providing professional nursing services for youth committed by the courts. As a member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage accountability using the integrated treatment plan.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• One year of professional nursing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 3 years.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently as an RN with little supervision.
• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• One or more years of professional experience providing direction to staff as a lead or supervisor.
• Previous work experience working in a Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services including direct patient care such as assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions relating to medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
• Perform initial medical screening for youth at intake.
• Implement infection control, Vaccine for Children VFC, and employee health and wellness programs.
• Educate and counsel youth, families, and staff regarding medical and mental health care.
• Provide pre and post-HIV test counseling including STI and Making Proud Choices curriculum and prenatal education.
• Provide medical case management for youth with chronic or acute conditions.
• Communicate with and instruct non-medical agency staff on treatment and care of youth.
• Prepare and file medical documents.
• Schedule appointments.
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
• Perform medical and psychiatric case management.
• Administer prescribed medications per the physician’s treatment orders and monitor medication assistance.
• Provide first aid and first response emergency medical services for youth, visitors, and other employees.

Benefits

• Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am.
• The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree