Charge Nurse - Inpatient Unit - Calispel Location - Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community.  Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues.  As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.  If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!

WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

• At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.

• Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.

• At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.

• Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

In this position, you will provide supervision and direction to all other staff on shift. Provides direct treatment services in an inpatient setting to adults who are experiencing serious and/or chronic mental health disorders. This includes taking vital signs, administering medications, completing nursing assessments, and documenting patient responses. The charge nurse addresses issues, problem solves and seeks resolution to challenges that occur during their assigned shift and provides input to inpatient leadership pertaining to opportunities for process improvements.

SHIFT : Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM

LOCATION: Calispel Evaluation and Treatment Unit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FLOOR RN include the following:

• Administer and monitor patient basic care utilizing the nursing process within the RN scope of practice.

• Medication administration/safety/monitoring.

• Carry out physicians’ orders as assigned.

• Demonstrate positive leadership and goal-oriented productivity within scope of practice.

• Carry out care plan objectives and goals.

• Assist in delivery of client education.

• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Comply with all state WAC pertaining to a residential treatment facility 246-337.

• Facilitate therapeutic communication with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

• Complete thorough and timely incident reports as needed.

• Respond to a patient’s needs and concerns and escalate through supervisory chain as indicated.

• Complete thorough, accurate and complete reporting and documentation of patient’s symptoms, and progress.

• Effectively utilize customer service and motivational interviewing skills to promote appropriate patient centered care.

• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to change and in working with diverse groups and individuals.

• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CHARGE include the following:

1. Provide direct onsite supervision of all staff on assigned shifts ensuring staff are following processes, policies, and procedures.

2. Direct and coordinate staff assignments for all tasks associated with admits/discharges and patient care during assigned shift.

3. Provide direction in any emergency situations during their shift and notify the on-call manager as needed.

4. Provide direction and training to all staff on shift, in accordance with FBH and unit policy, and as assigned by the management team.

5. Provide/assist with all supervision required by staff on their assigned shift.

Includes but is not limited to:

• Clinical supervision

• Performance review and evaluation

• Recognition and disciplinary action                                                        

• Staff training and development

6. Maintain a collaborative working relationship and open communication with    management team.

7. Ensure client information is appropriately shared during shift report.

8. Regularly communicate with ANM regarding successes, challenges, ideas, and pro