Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Washington
Olympia, WA

DSHS YVS Registered Nurse 2

Registered Nurse 2 At Yakima Valley School Residential Habilitation Center, we value our nurses and understand how important you are to our patients, their families, and our facility. Our residents grow stronger and more independent with the help of our skilled, compassionate nursing staff.   We are seeking Registered Nurse 2's who have the compassion to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Swing shift, from 1:30 - 10:00 pm Each role hired will have different days off. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.   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.  Some of what you will do * Responsible for nursing process as defined in state law and Yakima Valley School Standard of Practice * Administer medications orally, parenterally, IM and SQ as ordered * Transcribe and carry out physician's order for all medication and treatment; not limited to but including enteral feedings, respiratory therapy, skin care and bowel care. Assess any changes in resident status and reports to higher level nursing and communications with MD/ARNP and families as needed * Record health data, medications and treatments in the residential clinical record. Correctly document, transcribe and implement verbal and telephone physicians orders. * Document observations and pertinent information regarding resident status appropriate in progress records * Float to assigned units on campus * Respond to emergency situations What we are looking for * Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; AND * One year of professional nursing experience; OR equivalent education/experience. Must possess a current Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse. See why people like you chose careers with DSHS: Interested? Apply today!  In addition to providing three professional references, please include: * Cover letter * Chronological resume Questions? Contact Kris George and reference 06038.  Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.  #WeAreHiring #InclusionWorks  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle   Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security