Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community. Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN2) Location: Snoqualmie, WA Closes: Open until filled Salary: $41.98 - $68.83 Hourly, $87,648.00 - $143,712.00 Yearly. The posted salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in an on-site 24/7 facility. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am. Work hours/shifts : Various. On-Call positions are typically pre-scheduled with variable shifts. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for Registered Nurses to perform activities and interventions that promote health, wellness, and safety for residents and staff at Echo Glen Children’s Center, a Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security residential facility. Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity We need your nursing skills to take charge of emergency medical situations and act as a liaison between the community and residents providing professional nursing services for youth committed by the courts to a secure juvenile rehabilitation institution. As an important member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage resident accountability using the integrated treatment plan. Some of what you'll do: Provide professional nursing services including, but not limited to direct patient care such as assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions relating to medical and/or psychiatric conditions. Perform initial medical screening for youth at intake; implement infection control, Vaccine for Children VFC, and employee health and wellness programs. Educate and counsel youth, families, and staff regarding medical and mental health care. Provide pre and post-HIV test counseling including STI and Making Proud Choices curriculum and prenatal education. Provide medical case management for youth with chronic or acute conditions; communicate with and instruct non-medical agency staff on treatment and care of youth. Prepare and file medical documents; schedule appointments; perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system. Perform medical and psychiatric case management. Administer Medications. Administer prescribed medications per the physician’s treatment orders and monitor medication assistance. Provide first aid and first response emergency medical services for youth, visitors, and other employees. Required qualifications: Professionals who hold a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered professional nurse. AND Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, AND one year of professional nursing experience. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: We are looking for someone who can work independently as an RN with little supervision and preferably two or more years of nursing experience. One or more years of professional experience providing direction to staff as a lead or supervisor. Previous work experience working in a Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents to your application: Current resume detailing work history and education. Cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position. Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a criminal history and national fingerprint background check, and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB). If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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