Registered Nurse - PYR - Full Time

Comprehensive Life Resources•Tacoma, WA

3d•$45 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Pearl is one of 4 Children's Long-term Inpatient Programs (CLIP) in the state and we serve youth ages 12-18 who have demonstrated an inability to maintain safety in their home or community. Nursing services will provide behavioral and physical health services to the Pearl Youth Residence. Nurses will work alongside providers and clinical teams to develop treatment criteria and goals. Nursing will assist in assessing medication efficacy and physical assessments. Nursing will arrange and assist with community appointments. An RN who qualifies as a mental health professional will complete daily mental status exams of residents who are on an ITA.

Requirements

RN. WA State Registered Nurse (or multi-state or compact licensure).
Current CPR certification.
Current food handler’s permit
If role requires driving, must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and working vehicle.
May require an annual flu and TB shot verification, and must be willing to follow other measures as directed by the Infection Control Manager.
May require annual N95 fit testing
If working at Pearl Youth Residence, must have the ability to be certified in Handle with Care verbal de-escalation and physical constraint strategies.
Understand basic behavioral health diagnostic framework and have ability to apply relevant treatment interventions.
Compliance with competencies determined by Nursing Director.
Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and assigned program.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing and medical services to clients
Provide education regarding prescribed treatment
Document in the progress notes the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of clients
Administer and document medications, adhering to state and program guidelines
Provide first aid and emergency medical care as needed, following program guidelines
Transcribe provider orders, following program protocols
Measure and document client vital signs
Other duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the Washington State Board of Nursing
Attend all mandatory meetings
Maintain licensure, certification and other requirements for the position.
Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to design, implement, maintain, and evaluate individually tailored care plans for each client.
Implement nursing treatment approaches as designated through a nursing care plan.
Observe and assess clients in terms of therapeutic response to medication and the nursing care plan.
Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies, floor stock, and pharmacy communication.
Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
Assist in all aspects of the laboratory specimen, collection and throughput.
Plan and lead educational and information groups for clients as assigned.
Adhere to the incident reporting process.