Nurse

LPNs or RNs - reduce your stress! (Kirkland)

DAHLIA Living

124th Ave NE near NE 70th

compensation: 38+/hr DOQ
employment type: employee's choice
job title: LPN / RN
non-profit organization
 

Are you a nurse looking for a lower-stress job with wonderful patients, and low nurse:patient ratio? Please contact us! DAHLIA Living is a small non-profit in East King County. We are looking for nurses (either LPN or RN) to contribute to our close-knit team. Our Intensive Tenant Support program works closely with five residents, who are developmentally and/or intellectually disabled. We offer flexibility and training on all equipment. We are looking to add you to our family! CNAs on staff will provide most direct care, but you will be responsible for some basic ADL's (typical staffing is 2-3 CNA staff plus 1-2 licensed nursing staff during shifts 1 and 2. Third shift is 1 licensed nurse and 1-2 CNA staff, all shifts serving five residents). Please have good communication skills (both written and verbal) and be responsible and reliable.

Salary: $38-42/hr (DOQ) with paid vacation/personal leave, medical, vision, life and dental benefits available to FT (30+ hours/week) staff after 60 days. Please send your resume to the email provided with this posting.

Minimum Qualifications
• Active state license: LPN or RN
• Active Food Handler’s Permit
• Active BBP certification
• Active CPR certification
• Ability to lift, move, or assist clients using proper body mechanics
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check, as required by WA state law
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers

Preferred Qualifications
• At least one (1) year of nursing experience

Benefits
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Flexible PTO Policy

Responsibilities may include
• Follow individual client care plans
• Physical caregiving tasks: transferring, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding
• Assisting clients with daily activities
• Housekeeping tasks: meal preparation, laundry, cleaning

About DAHLIA Living
We provide creative living options, advocate for equal recognition and ensure a quality of life for adults who are differently-abled. With four combined programs, DAHLIA Living is home to 25 adults with developmental disabilities. Our residents are active in their communities and many have jobs or attend camps. They all get to come home at night to their own room in their own home. Our staff encourage each resident to achieve their potential, and we strive to build self-esteem and sense of family for each individual.

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