DSHS SCC Registered Nurse 3
About The Position
DSHS SCC Registered Nurse 3 If you are an RN who thrives in a challenging environment, we have a great opportunity to join our nursing team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC). Located in McNeil Island, our facility is surrounded by nature, wildlife, old history and amazing views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget sound. We treat people who are detained and/or civilly committed and assists them in addressing their sexual offending histories. As a charge nurse, you'll provide supervision and nursing care for residents, as well as coordinate nursing services and support your nursing team throughout the shift. We take pride in the teamwork and positive energy channel into our day-to-day activities. Our staff is appreciated and extremely valuable in assisting with the rehabilitation and treatment of the residents we care for on a daily basis. The job is based on McNeil Island and requires ferry travel from Steilacoom, which is provided to employees. The ferry ride is approximately 20 minutes each way. 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. SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. We offer an Employee Assistance Program, great insurance coverage, staff appreciation days, and several fun activities throughout the year to bring all the staff together. We are looking for people who are interested in making positive contributions to the lives of others. Apply Today!
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing
- At least two years of professional nursing experience (or equivalent education/experience)
- Experiences in medical-surgical, emergency medicine, psychiatric medicine
Responsibilities
- Lead clinic staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs by providing direction and prioritization of shift tasks
- Transcribe and verify orders
- Order medications
- Inform Providers and Nurse Manager of developments
- Up to date on their nursing skill and abilities such as IV starts, IV fluids administration, laboratory processes and phlebotomy
- Educate residents on health conditions, medication management, and treatments
- Maintain optimal pharmacy operations
- Prepare and maintain medication carts
- Respond to medical calls and emergencies
- Other duties as assigned by providers and/or RN4
- Provide patient care to our aging facility population
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- great insurance coverage
- staff appreciation days
- several fun activities throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
