DSHS SCC Nursing Assistant - Certified

About the role

Join our team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC), on McNeil Island, as an on-call Nursing Assistant - Certified. The SCC is part of the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration and serves individuals who are civilly committed after completing their prison sentences, helping them address sexual offending histories through specialized treatment.

Responsibilities

• Avoids residents with daily living needs such as bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking
• Performs nursing procedures such as taking a pulse, temperatures, manual and orthostatic blood pressure measurements, and non-invasive lab procedures
• Documents resident activity, health changes, and symptoms accurately
• Applies external appliances such as braces, dentures, and hearing aids
• Responds to emergencies and helps with restraint application when required
• Maintains cleanliness in care areas, stocks supplies, and performs related clerical duties
• Fulfills all safety, security, and infection control procedures in a high-risk facility

Requirements

• A Washington State license to practice as a "Nursing Assistant - Certified"
• Six months of experience involving customer service in a health care setting, or six months of experience involving direct patient care, and high school graduation or equivalent
• Equivalent education/experience

Qualifications

• Compassion and patience – the ability to provide respectful, dignified care in a secure treatment environment
• Observation skills – noticing changes in residents’ health and behavior and reporting them promptly
• Communication skills – clear and accurate communication with nurses, residents, and other staff
• Teamwork – working cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team in a structured, high-risk setting
• Adaptability – staying calm and professional in situations that may include challenging or aggressive behaviors
• Safety awareness – following protocols and using sound judgment to protect yourself, residents, and coworkers

Skills

• None specifically listed

Benefits

• Additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary
• Free ORCA card for transportation use
• Ferry transportation provided to McNeil Island employees
• Opportunities for additional 5% premium pay in certain circumstances

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• On-call

Questions?

Please contact DSHS Recruiter and reference 05915.