Residential Treatment Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Residential Treatment Nurse (RN)

Location: Vashon, WA (On-site)

Pay: $36.06 - $38.46 / hour ($75,000 - $80,000 / year base, pending increase)

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts + On-Call responsibilities

About the Role

The Residential Treatment Nurse serves as a primary point of care for our "Relatives" (patients). Reporting to the Medical Director, this role oversees medical intakes, medication administration, laboratory compliance, and immediate emergency response within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed residential treatment setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform medical intakes, patient health assessments, basic wound care, counseling, phlebotomy, and referrals for higher/specialized levels of care.

• Medication & Laboratory Management: Oversee the medication observation program and manage the CLIA-waived laboratory to maintain regulatory compliance and proper staff training.

• Emergency Response & Safety: Provide immediate response to medical/psychiatric emergencies using established protocols, train staff on safety procedures, and maintain nursing unit sanitation and inventory.

• Logistics & Health Education: Manage medical supply inventories, deliver regular health education, and empower Relatives and their support networks.

• Care Coordination: Act as the primary medical contact for Relatives; consult with internal/external providers; maintain ROI disclosures; and participate in organizational quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) License.

• Current CPR / BLS Certification.

• Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, psychiatric diagnoses, medical intakes, wound care, phlebotomy, and emergency response.

• Ability to oversee medication observation programs and CLIA-waived lab standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use treatment, or residential care settings.

• Experience or strong interest in working with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and knowledge of health equity issues impacting Native communities.

Key Soft Skills & Values

• Crisis Intervention: Calm and decisive under emergency or high-stress situations.

• Cultural Responsiveness: Deep respect for Indigenous values, traditional practices, and trauma-informed care.

• Communication & Collaboration: Empathetic, transparent, and collaborative with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.

Perks & Logistics

• Commute Support: Shuttle service provided to and from the Vashon Ferry Dock directly to the clinic.

• Travel Reimbursement: Monthly travel stipend/reimbursement program currently in development.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?