On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN - Behavioral Health Clinic

Overview

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 nurse to our clinical team in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. This nurse 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. 

The nurse participates in a multi-disciplinary team and will have the primary responsibility of delivering quality nursing care in an on-call capacity to support nursing coverage in an outpatient clinic setting. The nurse will evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients.

 

Sound team members 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: On-call. 

 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinic coverage for all outpatient nursing clinics as needed with brief or scheduled notification.
• Observe, assess, record, and communicate clients' behavior.
• Perform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols, and as directed during emergency situations.
• Monitor and/or administer all prescribed medications.
• Promptly identify medication side effects and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide training for clients and team members regarding the use and effects of psychotropic medications.
• Communicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked nursing area.
• Prepare and incorporate necessary reports, summaries, and progress notes into client charts as part of clinical records.
• Participate in team member meetings and in-service training.
• Advocate for culturally relevant services from other service providers.
• Develop a knowledge base in physical disability, chronic illness, and rehabilitation.
• 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 organization-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.

Qualifications

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 representativ