RN Inpatient Psychiatric

Cascade Community Healthcare • Centralia, WA

4d • $48 - $72

About The Position

Cascade Community Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Inpatient Nursing Team. The nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role includes observing and documenting patient behavior and medical histories, monitoring changes in condition, administering treatments and medications, and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and evaluate individualized care plans. The nurse also provides emotional and psychological support to patients and families, maintains accurate patient records, supports a safe and hygienic environment, and works collaboratively to address patient needs.

The available schedule is Tuesday–Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Cascade Community Healthcare has served Lewis County and surrounding areas for 60 years and operates six treatment locations in Lewis County.

Requirements

• Washington State Department of Health Registered Nurse licensure.
• BLS Certificate.
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check; a national background check is required if the applicant has not lived in Washington State consecutively for the last three years.
• Physical ability to pass violence prevention training.
• Familiarity with EHR, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and hospital personnel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good reasoning ability and independent judgment.
• Successful completion of MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) training.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of RN experience preferred.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, teammates, contractors, and vendors in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner.
• Promote teamwork consistent with facility standards and guidelines.
• Provide competent care that considers age-specific and cultural needs.
• Observe and record patients’ behavior.
• Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and evaluate customized care plans.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Maintain reports of patients’ medical histories and monitor changes in their condition.
• Carry out requisite treatments and administer medications.
• Check stock regularly, maintain inventory levels, and place orders as needed.
• Follow protocols, norms, rules, and regulations and maintain complete medical records.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with facility procedures.
• Conduct research to improve nursing practices and healthcare outcomes.
• Discuss treatment with pharmacists and physicians in critical cases.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including physical activity and proper diet.
• Resolve patient problems and fulfill requirements using a multifaceted team approach.
• Attend educational workshops to enhance professional and technical knowledge.
• Maintain patient charts and document care in the patient record.

Benefits

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, prorated based on FTE; PTO is available after 90 days of employment.
• 11 paid holidays and 16 hours of personal holiday; personal holiday is available after 90 days of employment.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, AllyHealth, EAP, life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability, and supplemental critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to plan terms.
• Voluntary supplemental term life insurance, supplemental legal care, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, limited purpose FSA, and pet insurance, subject to plan terms.
• 401(k); after six months of employment, Cascade contributes 5% of gross earnings monthly, with no employee match required.
• Reimbursement for required Department of Health licensure and certification renewals, including DEA and CPR/BLS.

What This Job Offers

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