DSHS DDA Registered Nurse 2 - RN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse 2 works in the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s State Operated Community Residential program, providing nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. The nurse assesses health needs, delivers nursing services, develops and updates individual care plans, and uses professional judgment to determine appropriate care. The position involves working across several homes and coordinating with residents, families or advocates, physicians, pharmacies, direct care staff, and multidisciplinary teams. The role is performed on site at least three days a week for opportunities that may qualify for an additional 5% premium pay.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- One year of professional nursing experience or college-level nursing education.
- Knowledge of the health and behavioral needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and use of positive, therapeutic approaches.
- Sound clinical judgment, including the ability to make care decisions without a supervising nurse on site.
- Clear communication with residents, providers, staff, and families.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary team members and program leaders.
- Ability to guide staff on health care tasks.
- Ability to remain calm and support residents using approved crisis methods.
- Ability to organize work across several homes.
- Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license; employees using a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ health needs and provide nursing services.
- Create, carry out, and update individual care plans.
- Hold sick call and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Request physician orders and call in pharmacy refills.
- Check vital signs and collect samples for laboratory tests.
- Maintain accurate health records.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments.
- Involve clients and their families or advocates in care planning and teach clients about their health.
- Train direct care staff to support clients with complex health needs and prevent emergencies.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, quality improvement work, and program planning.
- Plan the workday across several homes and make care decisions, often without a supervising nurse on site.
Benefits
- Some 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
