DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 3

DSHS WSH Registered Nurse 3 - Clinical Risk Management Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking a Clinical Risk Registered Nurse 3 to support quality functions by reviewing and analyzing data related to patient safety and care quality. This essential role contributes to maintaining our Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification and ensuring high standards of patient safety. You will leverage your specialized nursing experience to develop strategies for improving patient care and serve as a clinical resource for staff. In addition, you will play a key role in establishing and enhancing the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI). Responsibilities also include preparing Clinical Risk Management (CRM) reports for hospital leadership, focusing on data tracking, trends, and formal risk management. Join us today-apply your skills and help us partner with people to provide support, care, and resources, empowering individuals to shape their own lives. Some of what you'll do: Perform hospital-wide Quality Assurance and Clinical Risk Management functions, assessing nursing care quality and patient safety issues as part of the Clinical Risk Management Team (CRMIT). Communicate with hospital leadership, treatment teams, supervisors, and investigative entities within the Behavioral Health Administration. Document and describe injuries of unknown origin, those resulting from patient abuse/neglect, peer-to-peer assaults, or self-harm incidents. Analyze complex medical records, progress notes, and physician documentation related to injuries or events. Conduct patient interviews following abuse/neglect reports and coordinate with departments like Patient Rights, Grievances, and BHA investigations. Participate in daily Risk Management Committee meetings and write Clinical Risk Management reports based on investigations. Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analyses for Adverse Health Events. Who should apply? Licensed Registered Nurses in the State of Washington, with a degree from an accredited school of professional nursing, AND at least two years of professional nursing experience; OR Professionals with equivalent education and experience. What we're looking for: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education/experience preferred, along with ANCC certification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. Practical psychiatric nursing, Clinical Risk Management, and Root Cause Analysis experience are preferred, but not required. Strong leadership skills, with preference for candidates who have one year of supervisory experience in nursing. Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with management, peers, clients, and the public. Proficiency in office equipment and software programs. Individuals living with or in recovery from mental illness are encouraged to apply. Additional Information: Opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay on top of the advertised salary. Pierce County employees receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Interested? Along with your application, please submit: A resume Three professional references Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at and reference job number . The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision 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. 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 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.