Registered Nurse RN

Avalon Health Care•Kent, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent is now hiring experienced Registered Nurses RNs! We specialize in the care of residents who have psychiatric and behavioral health care needs. Most of our residents are mentally ill (schizophrenic, bipolar, etc.), in addition to their medical illnesses. We have an in-house mental health program and mental health case managers who handle behavioral interventions and care planning.

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, and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.