RN or LPN - Behavioral Health Clinic

Opportunities abound at Sound!

Sound is growing and we are hiring a registered nurse in Seattle, WA! Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model.

We are welcoming a registered nurse to our clinical team in the Northgate neighborhood. This RN will evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients, refer/accompany clients to appropriate medical resources within and outside the agency. 

Sound clinicians are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe, assess, record and communicate clients' behavior.
• Perform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols.
• Perform and document physical assessments as directed during emergency situations.
• Monitor and/or administer all prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
• Promptly identify medication side effects and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide training for clients and staff regarding the use and effects of psychotropic medications.
• Participate in collection, processing and documentation of laboratory specimens as needed.
• Communicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications.
• Maintain clean and well-stocked nursing area.
• Schedule and participate in ongoing consumer medication reviews.
• Prepare and incorporate necessary reports, summaries and progress notes into client charts as part of clinical record.
• Participate in ongoing program development and assessment as needed for program stability, including weekly meetings.
• Perform liaison duties with other agencies and secures resources on behalf of clients.
• Participate in staff meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.
• Make necessary arrangements with counselors/case managers for hospitalization of clients when indicated.
• Advocate for culturally relevant services from other service providers.
• Advocate for clients with community agencies and professionals, including health care providers and the criminal justice system.
• Develop knowledge base in physical disability, chronic illness and rehabilitation.
• Represent nursing services on Quality Assurance and related committees as requested.
• Provide training to newly hired nurses.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Maintain ethical and competent client and peer relationships in the delivery of services.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations and Sound policies and procedures.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA and agency-designated safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of nurse practice laws.
• Ability to make independent medical decisions.
• Ability to initiate emergency medical treatment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing) issues related to the department, and to organize one's supervisory and consultant support when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 
• Previous experience working with mentally ill individuals preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• A valid Washington State license as Registered Nurse.
• Must have valid Washington driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass criminal background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:

• 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday
  • Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)
• Paid Life Insurance
  
  • 2x annual salary + additional $25,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)
  
  • 100% premiums paid by Sound
• 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
• 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
• 9 Days of Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  • for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  
  • The Standard
• Sound retirement plan:
  
  • 401(k) plan (organization contribution) – Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t.  
  • Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan
• Paid Training
  
  • Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free Supervision Hours -  Washington State Licensure
• Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service

RN compensation range: $55.08-$57.89 per hour 

LPN compensation range: $38.97-$40.96 per hour 

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