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

DSHS CSTC Registered Nurse 2

DSHS CSTC Registered Nurse 2 Consider using your Registered Nurse license to empower children and teens on their road to recovery and fulfilled life.  You will provide nursing services to residents of the new 18-bed San Juan Cottage*; one of CSTC's programs for ages 15-17 at DSHS's Child Study and Treatment Center.     We are hiring for all shifts at this new cottage, as well as specific shifts at Orcas, Ketron, and Camano Cottages. You will receive an excellent benefits package that rivals any employer in Washington State, a rewarding career, and exciting opportunities to learn and grow. Apply today and be part of a dedicated team whose knowledge, skills, and compassionate care help Transform Lives! Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Shift information is available within the Supplemental Questions.  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. Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees.  Want to know more about the Child Study and Treatment Center?  Click on the video below to meet staff, take a tour, and explore your career.  To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.   Some of what you will do  * Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all patient care provided * Administer prescribed medications and treatments * Educate patients and families regarding medication, treatment plans, behavior interventions, and cottage programs * Report and document significant changes in patient condition * Monitor patients' safety and initiate interventions to prevent harm * Transport and accompany patients off-campus for specialty medical care Who should apply Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or is the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license by start of employment Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:  * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred but not required * CPR certification * Work with children or adolescents and their families * Values collaboration to provide solutions and demonstrates excellent communication   What do Psychiatric RNs Do?    * Patients live in one of 4 cottages determined by age where they have individual bedrooms and a shared day area. Each cottage has its own kitchen and dining room. Admissions are due to forensic issues or CLIP referral. Behavioral characteristics of San Juan youth will include suicidal and para-suicidal behavior, aggression, interpersonal disorder, emotional instability, impulsivity, identity confusion, psychotic behavior, and in some cases an inability to manage basic self-care needs.  The focus of the program is to provide extended behavioral health treatment in order to help youth develop the skills necessary for them to return successfully to their families and communities.  The use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy addresses many of the core issues of our client population and serves as the primary theoretical orientation underlying the San Juan cottage program. Information on additional cottages and age groups are available here.       Interested?  Apply online today.  Questions?  Please contact [email protected]  OR call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 05208.   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.      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. 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