DSHS Fircrest Registered Nurse 2

Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join us in empowering our clients. In this unique role, you'll perform the functions of a Health Care Coordinator (HCC) by planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a Nursing Home setting.

Schedule

• 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with varying days off
• Permanent and on-call positions available
• Varying shifts in the Nursing Home and Intermediate Care Facility

King County employees receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible for a free ORCA card for transportation. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may qualify for an additional 5% premium pay.

Responsibilities

• Function as the health care coordinator for a living area in a skilled nursing facility
• Plan, develop, and supervise nursing care for specific clients following the nursing process
• Implement the plan of care by direct nursing interventions or supervising/instructing other members of the care team
• Provide professional consultation and direction to licensed practical nurses and direct care staff
• Use client data and nursing principles to develop nursing diagnoses
• Document observations, interventions, and other pertinent information related to client health
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments
• Start and maintain intravenous therapy
• Provide campus-wide emergency response
• Perform and document scheduled Annual and Quarterly professional nursing assessments, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Care Area Assessment (CAA)
• Under the supervision of the RN4, perform nursing quality assurance and QA activities, ensuring all HCCs for Pat-N adhere to DSHS guidelines and that pertinent documents (weekly, monthly, quarterly) are up to date and completed timely
• Ensure implementation and documentation of each client’s individual nursing plan, objectives, and services based on an individual habilitation plan
• Perform incident/event investigations
• Attend scheduled QA meetings and maintain, review, and generate reports from surveillance records
• Audit medication records and health/nursing documentation for accuracy
• Ensure facility regulation compliance and support for future audits and/or surveys

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• One year of professional nursing experience

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) values equity, anti-racism, and social justice. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation for communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance if using a privately owned vehicle.