Registered Nurse - Part Time

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

23h • $36 - $47

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. MAJOR DUTIES: This member of the team works under the Team Lead and is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the ARNP and/or psychiatrist; and providing of a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently: Participate in ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of the patients; Assist in development and implementation of a transdisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the patients, mental health and substance use clinicians, and others at the patients request; Under the direction of the team lead and in consult with the team ARNP/psychiatrist, develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the team psychiatrist; Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol; Conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses to prescribed psychotropic medications, and complications and side effects; Educate patients regarding psychotropic medications; Under the direction of the team ARNP/psychiatrist, organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients, including management of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and integrating medication administration tightly into patients ' individual service plans; In collaboration with the team ARNP/psychiatrist, coordinate, schedule, and administer medical assessments of patient physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment; Ensure that treatment planning and interventions are patient centered, culturally competent and age appropriate. Considers all aspects of the patients, their families, and their community’s psychosocial, economic and cultural needs. Provide mental health care with respect for patient’s confidentiality, safety and self-determination; Utilize community and natural supports to supplement services, with the intent to better integrate the patients into their community, and to eventually graduate the patients from services when possible and clinically indicated; Initiate and/or facilitate admission to inpatient psychiatric treatment as needed; communicates with the attending psychiatrist and collaborates in the planning and implementation of treatment and discharge to the community. Collaborates with patient and team in making referrals to community physicians for assessment and treatment of medical issues, and for coordinating psychiatric and medical treatments; Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures. Participate in the implementation of agency tracking systems and chart audit procedures. Take the initiative to seek supervisory or collegial assistance with follow-through or methodology if problems with documentation quality or timeliness persist. Independently identify program needs and take responsibility for realizing those needs through collective processes. Actively contribute to program development by participating in agency meetings, serving on working committees, and undertaking agreed upon independent projects for the improvement of the agency and enhancement of services. Maintain the safety, security, and confidentiality of patients and their families; Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and/or certification requirements. Contribute to the overall professional development of the agency. Contributes to the functioning of the agency as a training institution; and Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed as a registered nurse, and should have at least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
• A strong commitment to working collaboratively, assertively and interdependently with co-workers
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential
• Competency in adult psychopathology and pharmacology; clinical treatments of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, individual crisis intervention and psychotherapy; professional ethics, and client rights
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organize work to satisfactory completion
• Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance is required
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Great attendance
• Ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of the patients
• Assist in development and implementation of a transdisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the patients, mental health and substance use clinicians, and others at the patients request
• Under the direction of the team lead and in consult with the team ARNP/psychiatrist, develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the team psychiatrist
• Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol
• Conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses to prescribed psychotropic medications, and complications and side effects
• Educate patients regarding psychotropic medications
• Under the direction of the team ARNP/psychiatrist, organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients, including management of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and integrating medication administration tightly into patients ' individual service plans
• In collaboration with the team ARNP/psychiatrist, coordinate, schedule, and administer medical assessments of patient physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment
• Ensure that treatment planning and interventions are patient centered, culturally competent and age appropriate. Considers all aspects of the patients, their families, and their community’s psychosocial, economic and cultural needs.
• Provide mental health care with respect for patient’s confidentiality, safety and self-determination
• Utilize community and natural supports to supplement services, with the intent to better integrate the patients into their community, and to eventually graduate the patients from services when possible and clinically indicated
• Initiate and/or facilitate admission to inpatient psychiatric treatment as needed; communicates with the attending psychiatrist and collaborates in the planning and implementation of treatment and discharge to the community.
• Collaborates with patient and team in making referrals to community physicians for assessment and treatment of medical issues, and for coordinating psychiatric and medical treatments
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures
• Participate in the implementation of agency tracking systems and chart audit procedures
• Take the initiative to seek supervisory or collegial assistance with follow-through or methodology if problems with documentation quality or timeliness persist
• Independently identify program needs and take responsibility for realizing those needs through collective processes
• Actively contribute to program development by participating in agency meetings, serving on working committees, and undertaking agreed upon independent projects for the improvement of the agency and enhancement of services
• Maintain the safety, security, and confidentiality of patients and their families
• Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and/or certification requirements
• Contribute to the overall professional development of the agency
• Contributes to the functioning of the agency as a training institution
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Lifeline Connections strives to be an employer of choice by offering regular and full-time employees a robust and highly competitive benefits package designed to support both personal and family well-being.
• Our comprehensive benefits include multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• In addition, Lifeline Connections provides employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance , along with access to supplemental coverage options.
• Full-time employees and eligible part-time employees may also enroll in our 401(k) retirement plan , helping support long-term financial wellness.
• Beyond benefits coverage, Lifeline Connections is proud to offer generous paid time off . Both full-time and part-time employees earn PTO at competitive accrual rates that increase with years of service , allowing for meaningful time away from work.
• Employees also receive paid holidays and personal holidays , reinforcing our commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees