On-Call Floating Nurse (RN) or (LPN)

Sound•Seattle, WA

2d•$55 - $58

About The Position

Sound is growing and we are hiring a registered nurse in Seattle, WA! Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model. We are welcoming a nurse to our clinical team in the Northgate neighborhood. This nurse will evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients, refer/accompany clients to appropriate medical resources within and outside the agency. The nurse participates in a multi-disciplinary team and will have the primary responsibility of delivering quality nursing care in an on-call capacity to support nursing coverage in an outpatient clinic setting. The nurse will evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients. Sound team members are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. This float position will work throughout various Sound offices to provide coverage for shortages as well as providing additional support with other assigned duties. Schedule: Monday-Friday Between 8:00am-5:00pmLocation: This role will travel throughout King County as needed to provide nursing support at Sound Behavioral Health's outpatient clinics Accepting Applications until January 12, 2026!

Requirements

Knowledge of nurse practice laws.
Ability to make independent medical decisions.
Ability to initiate emergency medical treatment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing) issues related to the department, and to organize one's supervisory and consultant support when needed.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
A valid Washington State license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must have valid Washington driver's license and insurable driving record.
Must pass criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with mental health conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, record and communicate clients' behavior.
Perform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols and as directed during emergency situations.
Development of consumer assessment and treatment plans as related to medical needs or as indicated.
Monitor and/or administer all prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
Promptly identify medication side effects and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Provide training for clients and team members regarding the use and effects of psychotropic medications.
Participate in collection, processing and documentation of laboratory specimens as needed.
Communicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications.
Maintain clean and well-stocked nursing area.
Prepare and incorporate necessary reports, summaries and progress notes into client charts as part of clinical record.
Participate in ongoing program development and assessment as needed for program stability, including weekly meetings.
Perform liaison duties with other agencies and secures resources on behalf of clients.
Participate in team members meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.
Make necessary arrangements with clinicians for hospitalization of clients when indicated.
Advocate for culturally relevant services from other service providers.
Advocate for clients with community agencies and professionals, including health care providers and the criminal justice system.
Develop knowledge base in physical disability, chronic illness and rehabilitation.
Provide training to newly hired nurses.
Complete all documentation as required.
Maintain ethical and competent client and peer relationships in the delivery of services.
Comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations and Sound policies and procedures.
Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA and organization-designated safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday
Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)
Paid Life Insurance
2x annual salary + additional $25,000
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)
100% premiums paid by Sound
18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
9 Days of Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
The Standard
Sound retirement plan:
401(k) plan (organization contribution) – Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t.
Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan
Paid Training
Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service