Registered Nurse (RN) - On-Call

About the position Sound Behavioral Health is growing and we are hiring an on-call nurse in King County. 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 nurses to our outpatient clinic teams. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, record and communicate clients' behavior.
• Perform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols and as directed during emergency situations.
• Development of consumer assessment and treatment plans as related to medical needs or as indicated.
• 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 team members 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.
• 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 team members meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.
• Make necessary arrangements with clinicians 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.
• In certain clinical programs, nurse may be required to transport clients or deliver medications using own vehicle or organization vehicle.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A valid Washington State license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have valid Washington driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass criminal background checks.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working with mental health conditions preferred.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
• EAP: Employee Assistance Plan.
• Paid Sick Leave: depending on hours worked.
• Training: free in-house professional training.
• Parking: free at all Sound sites