Registered Nurse (RN) On-Call

Sound • Auburn, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sound Behavioral Health is hiring on-call nurses for its residential team at Parks Place in Auburn, Washington. Sound provides mental health and addiction treatment services and uses the Reaching Recovery evidence-based clinical care model. The nurse evaluates clients’ health care needs; monitors and/or administers medications; coordinates and tracks medical issues; and refers or accompanies clients to medical resources inside and outside the agency. Team members are expected to demonstrate compassion, patience, and understanding and to support diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A valid Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Valid Washington driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Must pass criminal background checks.
• 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, about departmental issues, and to organize supervisory and consultant support when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with mental health conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, record, and communicate clients’ behavior.
• Perform and document physical assessments as needed, according to nursing protocols and as directed during emergencies.
• Develop consumer assessments and treatment plans related to medical needs, as indicated.
• Monitor and/or administer prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
• Identify medication side effects promptly and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Train clients and team members on the use and effects of psychotropic medications.
• Collect, process, and document laboratory specimens as needed.
• Communicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked nursing area.
• Prepare and incorporate reports, summaries, and progress notes into client charts and clinical records.
• Participate in program development and assessment as needed, including weekly meetings.
• Perform liaison duties with other agencies and secure resources for clients.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
• Arrange hospitalization with clinicians for 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 of physical disability, chronic illness, and rehabilitation.
• Represent nursing services on Quality Assurance and related committees as requested.
• Train newly hired nurses.
• In certain clinical programs, transport clients or deliver medications using a personal or organization vehicle.
• Complete required documentation.
• Maintain ethical and competent client and peer relationships in service delivery.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations and Sound policies and procedures.
• Perform job duties in accordance with OSHA and organization-designated safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with community and government agencies, other professionals, and clients’ family members or significant others.
• Relate respectfully to people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including ethnic and sexual minority populations, and respect individual and cultural differences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For team members working less than 19 hours per week: Sound contributes 3% to the retirement plan, with team members 100% vested.
• Team members may contribute to their own pre-tax and/or Roth 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Paid sick leave, depending on hours worked.
• Free in-house professional training.
• Free parking at all Sound sites.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed