DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse 3
About The Position
DSHS Fircrest School RHC Registered Nurse 3 We're looking to hire a Registered Nurse 3 at Fircrest School RHC in Shoreline, Washington. At Fircrest, you'll make a lasting impact 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. This position supervises two shifts of LPNs who provide nursing care to clients with intellectual disabilities. Performs infection control activities and provides professional nursing care for the Program Area Team (PAT) they work in. See why people like you chose careers with DSHS:
Requirements
- A valid Washington State License to practice as a registered, professional nurse
- Two years of professional nursing experience
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
Responsibilities
- Functions as first line supervisor for AM/day and PM/swing nurses; Accountable for the supervision, training and scheduling of LPNs assigned to these shifts with the PAT in the performance of duties required for optimum safety, health care, and support of clients in ordered for them to reach their full potential for independent living
- Observes and evaluates the work performance
- Provides clinical and technical support, direction, and feedback to licensed nurses in a timely manner; corrects performance as needed
- Participates in the interviewing, selection and hiring process under the direction of the PAT Director or RN4
- Writes performance development plans, ensuring each employee’s performance evaluations are completed timely
- Ensure staffing is accurate and arrange coverage for nurses in cases of absences due to illness or other anticipated leave for oncoming shifts
- Responsible for attendance and timekeeping functions
- Participates in audits (MDs, Care Plan, Documentation, Infection Control, Med Safety)
- Knowledgeable of Nursing Facility regulations related to infection control compliance requirements; works closely and in concert with other nursing supervisors for program compliance
- Ensures the TB Screening and Blood Borne Pathogen training is completed and current for all subordinate employees
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary
- Eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use
- 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
