RN/LPN | Saturdays
RN/LPN | Saturdays
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24-08-2025
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Job Description
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 ROIs 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
What Were Looking For:
Education:
- High School Diploma (proof of education will be required prior to start date)
- 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
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
- 21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
- $450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Employment Type
Full-Time
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