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About PIW
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 150‑bed, short‑term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.
Responsibilities
Direct activities for efficient functioning of all systems and personnel on the unit.
Supervise RNs, LPNs and provide direct care to patients.
Manage nursing care provision and coordinate patient requirements with the Nurse Manager.
Monitor diagnostic, consultative and medical services for patients to be provided promptly as ordered.
Coordinate resources from other disciplines and departments in delivery of patient care.
Investigate patient and staff grievances promptly; inform Nurse Managers, Program Directors, and Director of Nursing as needed.
Evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed assignments and work techniques.
Identify staff development and training needs and ensure training is provided.
Interview and select nursing staff; facilitate in‑service training.
Round to assess current staffing on units; record staffing corrections in shift report log binder.
Direct activities necessary for efficient functioning of systems and unit personnel.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
RN license in the District of Columbia.
BLS certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic Health Information Management (HIM) system knowledge required – Cerner preferred.
Four or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience with clinical and administrative responsibilities.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory position.
3‑8 years of overall nursing experience required.
Experience collaborating with staff and patients of all racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience with policies and procedures related to scope of nursing.
Ability to manage staff and advise senior management.
Benefits
Generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
UHS employee discounted stock option plan.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program.
Employee assistant program (EAP).
Life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip benefits.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
E-Verify Statement PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre‑screen job applicants.
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Responsibilities
Direct activities for efficient functioning of all systems and personnel on the unit.
Supervise RNs, LPNs and provide direct care to patients.
Manage nursing care provision and coordinate patient requirements with the Nurse Manager.
Monitor diagnostic, consultative and medical services for patients to be provided promptly as ordered.
Coordinate resources from other disciplines and departments in delivery of patient care.
Investigate patient and staff grievances promptly; inform Nurse Managers, Program Directors, and Director of Nursing as needed.
Evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed assignments and work techniques.
Identify staff development and training needs and ensure training is provided.
Interview and select nursing staff; facilitate in‑service training.
Round to assess current staffing on units; record staffing corrections in shift report log binder.
Direct activities necessary for efficient functioning of systems and unit personnel.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
RN license in the District of Columbia.
BLS certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic Health Information Management (HIM) system knowledge required – Cerner preferred.
Four or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience with clinical and administrative responsibilities.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory position.
3‑8 years of overall nursing experience required.
Experience collaborating with staff and patients of all racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience with policies and procedures related to scope of nursing.
Ability to manage staff and advise senior management.
Benefits
Generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
UHS employee discounted stock option plan.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program.
Employee assistant program (EAP).
Life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip benefits.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
E-Verify Statement PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre‑screen job applicants.
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