Psych Nurse - RN

Responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.

• Requires associate's degree in nursing (ADN); bachelor's degree preferred (BSN)
• Must possess and maintain licensure of either RN; must maintain good standing with the State Licensing Board
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• AFH Staff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check
• For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, valid driver's license, proof of personal liability insurance
• AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse or C.N.A. required;
  Prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic

• Take vitals on PHP/RTF patients as required document accordingly in patient’s chart
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
• Maintain patient illness tracking log and consult with patients regarding questions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms
• Coordinate care with clinical treatment team and assist in treatment plans for patients as necessary
• Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts
• Support Nurse Manager & Infection Control Team with staff illness record maintenance as needed
• Design and lead health and wellness lectures/groups for patients
• Assist PHP / RTF patients with self-administered medications if needed and maintain the medication self-administration records and orders
• Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed
• Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family members regarding medical information as directed
• Assist with medical supply ordering and inventory; maintain medical budget
• Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste with appropriate vendors as directed
• All other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, trainings, and all other coverage, duties, and…