Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float    

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Compensation: RN $45-$54 per hour; LPN $36-$43 per hour

Supervisor: Medical Services Supervisor

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.

CHMHA has a fantastic opening for a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN).

Our RN/LPN will work as part of a team to provide mental health services in 24-hour residential care and outpatient facilities. They will coordinate with staff prescribers and outside primary care providers as needed.

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.

SCHEDULE

The schedule for this shift is Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week.  This position does require travel to different CHMHA facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform basic nursing assessments including health assessments, AIMS, Vitals


• Provide medication -related services for clients who require such services including injections and blood draws as needed.


• Provide coordination of care services including with hospitals, Primary Care, labs


• Coordinate with agency prescribers and program staff to ensure completion of labs, injections and refills


• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed.

• Support all aspects of medication storage and administration including medication reconciliation, controlled substance storage and inventory, medication room audits, med error reporting, disposal of medication

• Provide consultation, education, and training to the staff at Community House and assigned contract employees as needed


• Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, and state guidelines


• Maintain member and staff confidentiality at all times.


• Attend scheduled meetings and conferences as assigned and in meeting requirements for RN/LPN licensing


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active WA State RN or LPN license


• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire


• Experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness

• Must hold a valid driver’s license for 1 year with clean driving record in order to use agency vehicles.


• Have legible handwriting


• Ability to do simple mathematics


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to read and comprehend agency/member charts

ACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position.