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The Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health facility employees share a commitment to working together to promote recovery and well-being in partnership with the people we serve. This exists especially among the Executive Leadership Team with a cohesive focus on achieving strategic objectives.
Reporting directly to the CEO, we are seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead and direct the Nursing Department within OHBH at a high level of excellence. Your ability to facilitate change by leading with compassion and confidence is key to strengthening our quality of care.
Overview of your duties:
Simply attach your resume and cover letter to your application. That's it!
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 an 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.
Questions about job number 00777? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.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.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityEmployment Type: Full Time - Permanent
The Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health facility employees share a commitment to working together to promote recovery and well-being in partnership with the people we serve. This exists especially among the Executive Leadership Team with a cohesive focus on achieving strategic objectives.
Reporting directly to the CEO, we are seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead and direct the Nursing Department within OHBH at a high level of excellence. Your ability to facilitate change by leading with compassion and confidence is key to strengthening our quality of care.
Overview of your duties:
- Collaborate with OHBH's Executive Team to oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality nursing services ensuring that programs are managed with integrity and in compliance. Including implementing and inspiring continuous improvement
- You'll be responsible for the overall development and maintenance of nursing specific standards and policies in accordance with standards of the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services.
- Lead day-to-day operational success, including all patient nursing care activities, core operations, strategic direction, certification, accreditation, and fiscal management of all resources.
- A Washington State License to practice as a Registered Nurse or ability to obtain prior to employment
- A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred
- Five years of experience in a nursing leadership role in an inpatient psychiatric facility
- Using diplomacy in working collaboratively with Labor Unions and team members
- Applying evidence based inpatient psychiatric services and principles of Recovery from mental health conditions
- Ensuring compliance with Federal and state laws and standards relating to psychiatric hospitals - i.e. Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services
- Applying clinical expertise in addition to psychiatric expertise to exceed standards of care
- Advocating for nursing staff and practices
- Generating new, innovative and visionary approaches that improve best practices.
Simply attach your resume and cover letter to your application. That's it!
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 an 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.
Questions about job number 00777? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.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.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityEmployment Type: Full Time - Permanent
