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Job Summary
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:
Functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a nurse by implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification and residential programs. This position supports and promotes a recovery-oriented person-centered treatment experience by participating in treatment planning documentation and implementation milieu management and crisis de-escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer drugs medications treatments inoculations and tests as allowed by law.
Complete other tasks within the scope of licensed practical nurses and the program services and procedures.
Pre-screen new patients for appropriateness for admission including TB screening.
Obtain physical assessment data and health history
Inventory and care for patients personal possessions.
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by medical staff and nursing leadership
Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
Maintain a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Attend regularly scheduled detox staff meetings.
Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
Attend training as required by agency.
Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Other duties as assigned
What Were Looking For:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
High School Diploma
Current licensure in Washington State as Licensed Practical Nurse
Maintain a valid Washington State Drivers license at all times
BLS certified
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 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!
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Since 1965, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care serves the mental health and substance use disorder needs of King County Washington communities.
