DSHS BHA Registered Nurse 4

Description

Join the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and make a positive impact within our community by becoming a behavioral health advocate. At Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) , we know our clients can become stronger and more independent with the help of our skilled staff. We rely on, and trust, our dedicated nurses and appreciate their ability and compassion in accomplishing our mission of Transform Lives!

As a Registered Nurse 4, your objective is to assist the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in leading and directing inpatient hospital nursing services, nursing staff development and training, and infection control services in compliance with Conditions of Participation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this position, you'll provide oversight in the day-to-day operational activities for psychiatric inpatient nursing services. This position supports the CNO by ensuring that OHBH maintains compliance with all pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations.

The shift for this position is Monday through Friday, 11pm-7:30am.

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.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use .

Some Of What You'll Do

• Assigns patient care tasks
• Ensures adherence to healthcare facility policies and procedures
• Participates in the development of healthcare services and policies
• Collaborates with other departments to integrate nursing services with overall patient care
• Monitors compliance with healthcare regulations
• Implements quality control protocols to maintain high standards of care
• Manages the budget for the nursing department supplies
• Approves expenditures and ensures efficient use of resources
• Conducts performance reviews and addresses any disciplinary issues
• Facilitates professional development and training of nursing staff
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND four years of professional nursing experience including two years in a lead capacity over other nursing personnel
• One year of full-time experience teaching nursing may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher degree involving major study in nursing may be substituted for two years of nonsupervisory experience
  
  

Must maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse for the State of Washington

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• ANCC certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing is preferred
• Expert knowledge of hospital, state, federal regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
• Master’s degree or higher level in nursing is preferred
  
  

Interested? Submit your application and attach a resume.

Questions? If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact DSHS recruiter Kris George by email kris.george @dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 09251.

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 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.

Supplemental Information

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 & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its program 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.

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