Charge Nurse - Calispel - Weekend Night; FRI-SUN

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!

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 : .8 FTE (32 Hours per week) - Calispel Inpatient Unit
Friday - 11:00 PM-7:30 AM
Saturday - 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
Sunday - 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

• 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 elevate 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.