Description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare team! Reporting to the Health Services Clinical Director, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team responsible for providing healthcare to families and individuals of all ages. In this role, you will provide healthcare coordination, medical case management, and general medical assistance to families experiencing homelessness, including medically fragile children and infants. You will also train, support, and collaborate with other healthcare partners, volunteers, and employees to support our guests at Mary’s Place.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position based at our Burien site and supporting multiple sites in King County, with occasional evening/weekend hours as needed. Hourly wage range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00 DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for families, individuals, and infants; addressing general healthcare concerns

• Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care of guests; promoting the autonomy, dignity, rights, and values of our guests within our community and with other providers

• Collaborate with staff to accommodate health needs of guests with acute and chronic medical conditions

• Develop relationships with community clinics, hospitals, and other community resources; coordinate referrals to appropriate medical providers and outside resources as needed

• Partner with volunteer healthcare professionals to provide quality care to guests.

• Lead and oversee emergency procedures for assigned shelter sites

• Maintain appropriate records, documentation, and statistics

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current WA State Medical license (RN)

• 3 years’ experience serving high-risk and vulnerable populations in healthcare setting

• Demonstrated success in problem-solving, conflict mediation, and crisis management

• Demonstrated ability to convey compassion, understanding, and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests, and community partners in a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment

• Well versed in Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing philosophies

• Understanding of the effects of systemic racism and its intersections with poverty and homelessness

• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and maintain calm demeanor in a chaotic setting

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• CPR certification

• Applicants must provide proof of vaccination status and participate in weekly Covid19 testing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings
• Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds
• Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required
• Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county is necessary
• Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs

 In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department

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Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Mary’s Place will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship to Mary’s Place would result.

Benefit Details

In addition, Mary's Place offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Medical and dental insurance with the cost for core employee coverage paid at 100% by the company and competitive family rates
• Basic Life Insurance of $50,000 at no cost to employee; option to buy up for additional coverage
• 403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contribution. Eligible to participate upon hire; eligible for the match after first year of employment.
• Unlimited use ORCA pass for a small deduction per pay period
• 10 days paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of sick time each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of flexible floating holidays each calendar year (accrued 40 hours on January 1st and 40 hours on July 1st). Prorated based on date of hire for first year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program

Mary’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.