Dshs Scc Registered Nurse 4

State of Washington•Pierce County - McNeil Island, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager ensures day-to-day operations of the Medical Discharge Program through active supervision of nursing staff and implementation of discharge planning treatment and services. Major responsibilities include program needs assessment and development to ensure that the discharge plans are implemented with best practice as identified in the scientific literature. Oversees the quality of services provided and implements quality assurance practices. The Nurse Manager provides medical consultation, nursing supervision, and guidance related to discharge related treatment plan adherence. This position oversees 3 nursing staff which includes licensed registered nurse level staff. This position implements procedures related to Discharge Services as assigned by the Medical Director. The incumbent makes recommendations for patient care decisions including care planning, medical management, and the discharge/transfer of patients to less restrictive care settings. This position plays a critical role in statewide initiatives by participating in multiprogram cross systems mapping/value stream mapping projects in an effort to enhance patient service needs and better bridge state resources. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND Four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a lead capacity over other nursing personnel.
A Bachelor's degree or higher degree involving major study in nursing may be substituted for two years of nonsupervisory experience.
One year of full-time experience teaching nursing may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and delegate site visits to facilities in the community to the RN2 team and review assessments of these housing options for successful resident placement.
Consult on determining the level of assistance and other variables that each resident may need and best match it to the appropriate facility.
Conducting audits for facilities to assess whether needs for the residents are being met and report back to the Medical Director, Contract Manager, Director of Discharge Planning, and the Executive Leadership Team.
Establishing a system to track each resident’s Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment, Medication assessment and deciding best practice on training residents’ on medication identification, schedule, purpose and side effects.
Support the residential facility for developmentally disabled, and other special medical needs residents.
Supervise and direct all nursing activities for conditionally released residents on a 24-hour basis.
Develop comprehensive wellness plans with regards to individual resident conditions and advise on weight loss, exercise, nutrition, and management of chronic conditions on a case by case basis.
Conducting audits for Keep on Person (KOP) medications for residents approaching discharge to LRAs.