Registered Nurse/ On-Call

Position Summary
Inpatient Psychiatric Nurses care for clients living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders which have led to the need for acute treatment by means of involuntary hospitalization. Psychiatric nurses are responsible for the direct care of clients located in either/or the Evaluation and Treatment or the Secure Withdrawal Management unit of Recovery Place Kent. Registered nurses will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of medical and clinical professionals to administer safe and therapeutic treatment to clients. This position supports a recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment experience through the provision of safe and therapeutic nursing services to clients by means of assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and treatment. Milieu management and crisis de-escalation are also integral components of this nursing role.

Essential Job Functions
Primary accountability for a patient care, including ongoing assessment, medication management, withdrawal, and ancillary medical needs (i.e. wound care, ostomy care, etc.) as per protocol
Assess patients' medical status and refers as necessary
Prioritize RN and LPN responsibilities independently, or with supervision, based on patient care needs, unit milieu, and number/discipline of assigned staff available to provide care
Administer and perform prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by medical staff and nursing leadership
Complete medical treatments and other tasks within the scope of licensed practical nurses and the program services and procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, immunizations, EKGs, TB testing, wound care, ostomy care, etc.)
Conduct facility admissions, obtain physical health data, complete health history screens (to include HIV, TB, etc.) and complete necessary documentation
Inventory and care for patients' personal possessions
Complete ROI's and coordinate care with external agencies and/or facilities as per policy and regulations
Complete patient transfer processes to include sending appropriate medical documentation to other units/facilities, informing the patient of transfer, coordinating with clinical staff, and completing appropriate transfer forms
Participate in comprehensive clinical pass-down reports at shift changes
Collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Providers and Clinical Team on complex care issues and concerns
Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure
Maintain a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis, infection control techniques and universal precautions. Follow agency infection control plan and policies
Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including mental health and alcohol-drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR)
Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines
Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment
Assist with therapeutic milieu management
Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation techniques to manage behaviorally escalated/aggressive patients
Apply and/or facilitate the safe and appropriate application of restraints as per policy and protocol
Demonstrate respect for, and enforce patient rights, and maintain confidentiality as per HIPPA and agency policy
Complete and document medication teaching for patients and legal representatives during hospitalization and prior to discharge
Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned within appropriate scope
On-Call requires 3 shifts per month
On-Call requires one major and one minor holiday shift per calendar year
On-Call requires one weekend per month

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Washington State License as a Registered Nurse
BLS certified
CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities)

Experience:
One or more years experience in psychiatric nursing required
One-year experience in an acute care setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work with respect and tolerance in a multidisciplinary setting
Psychological Resilience: ability to tolerate the daily stress of an acute psychiatric care setting
Able to interact with patients with sensitivity, tact and respect while setting firm limits and boundaries when necessary
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and demands
Knowledge of theories of human behavior, personality development, and etiologies of psychiatric and substance use disorders
Familiarity with Washington Administrative Code regulations and professional standards governing the care and treatment of mentally ill patients in the acute care setting
Computer/technology literacy and proficiency

Working Conditions
Direct nursing care requires the ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stoop, and lift to 50 lbs. without assistance. Most work takes place in usual office working conditions, where the noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Perform duties of a nurse as needed, which will include exposure to hazardous materials (such as body fluids, needle sticks).

Pay Range: $53.15 per hour