Description

Some of what you will do

• Provide guidance to the SOLA team while performing direct nursing care according to a treatment plan
• Report and document significant changes in patient conditions to the SOLA management team and appropriate medical providers
• May administer medications and treatments
• Educate clients and staff in the management of specific health conditions
• Accompany staff and clients on medical appointments and other community outings
• Complete paperwork and documents for medication orders; inventory and maintain medical supplies and equipment
• Collaborate with contracted RN delegator to ensure client safety and medical needs are met
  
• Participate in transition meetings for clients moving into the SOLA program

• Ability to provide accurate and clear communication in a calm, non-threatening manner
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Desire to coach and educate others
• Exceptional assessment and clinical knowledge

Along with your online application, please submit:

• Current resume
• Cover Letter
• Three current professional references, with at least one previous supervisor

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.

Note: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference #05179 .

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 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. 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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