Shift: Saturday
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
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
Minimum Qualifications
- Washington State License as a Registered Nurse
- BLS certified
- CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities)
Experience:
- Two or more years’ experience in psychiatric nursing required and one year of experience in an acute care setting preferred
Working Conditions
Direct nursing care requires the ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stoop, lift up to 50lbs 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).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $42.83 - $58.53 per hour
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
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Weekly schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse license (Required)
Work Location: In person