Charge Nurse jobs in Lakewood, WA

SIGNING BONUS $5000

Want to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable people in our community? Valley Cities provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for clients who are at high risk. Our involuntary treatment facility provides excellent patient: staff ratios, a therapeutic environment of care including a courtyard between two 16-bed units, and cutting edge co-occurring treatment not available at any other treatment program in King County.

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.

The Charge Nurse is responsible for managing the assigned nursing units on a shift basis to provide safe, efficient and quality patient care. Accountable for making assignments, overseeing completion and documentation; and/or providing follow-up of all nursing procedures and staff clinical assignments. Assists Nurse Manager in supervising unit staff by collaborating and providing direct supervision to the unit LPNs, RNs, and MHS staff

Essential Job functions (This is not the job description in its entirety)

• 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)
• Pass required background checks.

Experience:

• Two or more years of experience in psychiatric nursing required and one year experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Psychiatric and/or Acute Care experience preferred, though not exclusive.

Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.83 - $58.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Psychiatric care: 2 years (Required)
• Acute care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person