Registered Nurse (RN) (FT, Nights)

Connections Health Solutions • Kirkland, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Connections Health Solutions is hiring a Registered Nurse to assess and support people receiving behavioral health crisis care. The RN completes triage and medical and behavioral health assessments, documents pertinent information, administers medications, and contributes to treatment planning as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. The role also includes educating individuals and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and general health literacy; using verbal de-escalation and therapeutic techniques; and following seclusion and restraint standards, including required documentation and debriefing. The RN may transcribe provider orders, complete chart checks, draw labs, provide wound care, and coordinate nurse-to-nurse handoffs at discharge or when accepting an individual from another facility.

This is a full-time night position in Kirkland, Washington. Night shift differentials are offered: an additional $2 per hour Monday through Thursday nights and $6 per hour Friday through Sunday nights. The position requires an active, unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse license or multistate licensure privilege, American Heart Association BLS, the ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques, and completion of required credentialing. The company requires successful applicants to be fully vaccinated, with documentation, or qualify for an exemption under its process before starting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted active Registered Professional Nurse license through a State Board of Nursing or a multistate licensure privilege.
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Complete all required credentialing within the required time period, including obtaining an NPI, Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other credentials required for the role.
• Meet the company vaccination requirement, including providing documentation of full vaccination or qualifying for an exemption before the start date.
• Ability to safely perform physical interventions, including standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience.
• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience.
• Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management.

Responsibilities

• Assess consumers and document pertinent triage, behavioral health, physical health, and substance abuse information.
• Complete nursing assessments, including triage and medical and behavioral health assessments, using appropriate assessment tools.
• Record medications brought in by individuals on medication reconciliation and storage forms.
• Plan individual treatment as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educate individuals, families, and others involved in care about psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and health literacy.
• Use appropriate verbal interventions and therapeutic techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous or out-of-control behavior.
• Follow seclusion and restraint standards and, when required, document and debrief incidents with individuals.
• Transcribe provider orders accurately and administer medications as prescribed.
• Attempt to obtain individuals’ signatures on medication consent forms.
• Perform chart checks and sign off as a second checker on prescribed medications.
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by providers when required.
• Complete nurse-to-nurse handoffs at discharge or when accepting an individual from another facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families, including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage (full-time employees only).
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts with an employer contribution of $1,000 to $2,000, depending on the plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• 401(k) company match after six months: 50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
• PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays (full-time employees only).
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, and online support (all employees).
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed