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

DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 3

DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 3   Western State Hospital is seeking Nurse Supervisors to oversee the staffing of RN2s, LPNs, and MHTS to ensure compliance with WSH Nursing Standards of care, WSH policies and procedures, and DSHS Administrative policies. You will be responsible for various wards throughout the hospital.   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. Pierce County employees receive a free Orca card for transportation use.    Some of what you'll do: * Supervise staff through knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate change in diverse populations * Oversee the processes of staffing nursing care on wards ensuring that the policies of the hospital and CBAs are followed * Ensures the patient care wards are staffed according to the staffing plan / HART while utilizing clinical knowledge and daily patient acuity and care needs * Audits aspects of care delivery to ensure Nursing Standards and CMS conditions of participation are met * Attends treatment planning and Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Treatment (MET) articulating the nursing needs for the patient * Utilize data and prepare reports to help staff and administration understand staffing dynamics and find solutions * Actively participate in staffing, hospital or unit-wide committees or work groups, including meetings with labor partners * Keep staff informed of hospital policy changes and nursing care standards updates * Take the appropriate level of action with employees to promote growth, development, and accountability according to current CBAs, hospital policies, Nursing Standards of Care, and DSHS administrative guidelines     Who should apply? Professionals with possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington and graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; AND Two years of professional nursing experience; OR Equivalent education/experience.   What we're looking for: * Professionals with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent education/experience * Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred but not required. * Ability to lead employees in a positive direction. * Preferred ANCC certification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. * Operation of office equipment to include telephone, copy and fax machine, computer and various computer programs. * Must be able to communicate and comprehend oral and written forms of communication with management, peers, clients, and the public. * Persons living with or in recovery from mental illness are encouraged to apply. * Preference will be given to candidates with one year of supervising nursing staff experience.  Interested?  Apply today!   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.   Questions?  Please contact [email protected] and reference job number 05198. 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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