Inpatient Program NOC RN/LPN--New Hire Bonus

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

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 is to be the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, 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 is to inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff.

Major duties include working under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, providing health assessments to determine admission appropriateness of each participant seeking services at any of the LLC Inpatient Programs, coordinating primary care within the community, managing and administering medication in conjunction with the prescriber, and providing specialized crisis intervention and short-term intervention services to adults and older adults experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis, substance use withdrawal with the goal of crisis stabilization within the least restrictive setting.

Position requirements include a diploma or associates or bachelor's degree in nursing, licensure as a registered nurse/practical nurse, at least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting, current CPR and First Aid and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain one within 90 days, and 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.

Salary: $36.00 - 46.91 / hr DOE for RN and $32.01 - 41.30 / hr DOE for LPN. New hire bonus: $5,000 for both RN and LPN.