Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient
About The Position
The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing services to clients and nursing direction to staff as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The role supports inpatient behavioral health care through nursing assessment and planning, medication administration and monitoring, crisis evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with clients, families, and treatment teams. Duties may also include leading behavioral health groups; providing age-appropriate care to children, youth, young adults, and geriatric clients; administering injections and medication-assisted treatment; obtaining blood samples; supporting activities of daily living; and following facility procedures for seclusion and restraints. The position is located in Selah, Washington, and is scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It is full-time and offers a hiring bonus of up to $15,000 to eligible full-time new hires. Candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or an LPN Certificate.
- Active RN or LPN license in Washington or a Compact State.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance.
- Completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health groups according to agency guidelines, facilitate participation, follow the applicable curriculum, and connect group material to individual treatment goals.
- Provide developmentally appropriate care and communicate effectively with children, youth, and young adults; coordinate with families, caregivers, and natural and community supports.
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, carry out provider orders, and participate in treatment teams.
- Establish professional relationships with clients and families and provide information, education, care coordination, and support.
- Delegate nursing tasks to appropriate staff, and train and supervise them to support accurate and consistent care and reporting.
- Support clients with activities of daily living, including eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Use crisis intervention techniques, screen for risks to self, others, or property and for grave disability, make appropriate referrals, document and report as required, and develop safety plans.
- Administer injections safely, verify orders and medication, assess for adverse reactions, schedule follow-up injections, and document care in the electronic health record.
- Administer and document medications according to provider orders and agency policies; monitor intended effects, side effects, adverse reactions, and non-compliance; provide medication education and support adherence.
- Perform inpatient medication-assisted treatment nursing functions, including coordinating with the Addiction Treatment Team, handling and storing medications according to policy, documenting doses, and supporting discharge planning.
- Complete required intakes, assessments, screenings, service notes, and treatment plans accurately and on time, using clear, respectful, client-centered language.
- Obtain and document clinical and person-specific data; use assessment and reassessment findings to develop measurable treatment goals and recommendations in collaboration with clients.
- Follow policies for seclusion and restraints, use approved crisis intervention and de-escalation approaches, and document client behavior and staff interventions.
- Monitor client symptoms and medication responses, educate and support clients in illness self-management, and facilitate communication with medical staff as needed.
- Obtain and handle laboratory samples safely, label and store samples appropriately, use a centrifuge when required, maintain access to LabCorp Link, and arrange courier pickup.
Benefits
- Training and development, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation.
- Career opportunities across a wide range of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.
- Healthcare coverage for the employee and qualified family members.
- Generous vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave policies.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program.
- Financial incentives to further employee education.
- Hiring bonus of up to $15,000 for full-time new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
