Registered Nurse RN

Avalon Health Care•Kent, WA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their team. The center specializes in the care of residents with psychiatric and behavioral health care needs, including those with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in addition to their medical illnesses. The facility has an in-house mental health program with mental health case managers who handle behavioral interventions and care planning. On-call schedules are available.

Requirements

A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in State of practice
Demonstrate RN clinical assessment skills at the level necessary to meet the job requirements
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary care team
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care
Basic understanding of computer technology, including email use
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Proven decision making and analytical skills
Able to relate positively, favorably and cooperatively with others, including employees, residents, family members, and personnel of outside agencies and organizations
Positive attitude toward the elderly
Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents in a nursing unit
Assess resident needs
Develop individual care plans
Administer nursing care
Evaluate nursing care
Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care