Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient

Comprehensive Healthcare • Selah, WA

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About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide general nursing services to clients and nursing direction to staff as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role supports inpatient behavioral health care and may involve behavioral health groups, crisis intervention, nursing assessments and treatment planning, medication administration and monitoring, injections, phlebotomy, and support with activities of daily living.

The nurse provides care to clients across age groups, including children, youth, young adults, and older adults, applying relevant developmental, behavioral health, and aging-related knowledge. The position also includes medication-assisted treatment nursing functions for inpatient clients, coordination with the Addiction Treatment Team, and compliance with agency policies for medication handling, documentation, seclusion and restraints, and safety.

The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Full-time new hires may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $15,000. 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, using effective facilitation and connecting lesson material to individual treatment goals.
• Provide age-appropriate care and communication for children, youth, and young adults, and coordinate with families, caregivers, and community supports as appropriate.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client 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, consistent care and reporting.
• Support clients with activities of daily living, including eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Use crisis intervention techniques, screen for safety risks and grave disability, make appropriate referrals, document and report as required, and develop safety plans.
• Administer injections safely, verify orders and medication, monitor for adverse reactions, arrange follow-up injections, and document 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; and provide medication education and adherence support.
• Perform inpatient medication-assisted treatment nursing functions, including controlled medication storage and documentation, coordination with the Addiction Treatment Team, and following procedures for declined doses, spills, waste, and discharge planning.
• Complete required intakes, assessments, screenings, service notes, and treatment plans according to agency standards and timelines.
• Collect and document clinical and person-specific data, develop measurable goals and recommendations with clients, communicate observations to the treatment team, and reassess and adjust treatment plans.
• Follow policies for seclusion and restraints, document behaviors and interventions, and use approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor client symptoms and medication responses, promote illness self-management, and facilitate communication with medical staff as needed.
• Obtain and handle laboratory samples according to agency procedures, including labeling and storage, using a centrifuge when indicated, and arranging courier pickup.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation.
• Career opportunities across a range of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.
• Competitive salaries within the communities and industry.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• 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.
• Financial incentives to further employee education.
• Hiring bonus of up to $15,000 for full-time new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree