On-Call Floating Nurse; RN or; LPN

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 Northgate 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.

This float position will work throughout various Sound offices to provide coverage for shortages as well as providing additional support with other assigned duties.
Schedule: Monday-Friday Between 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: This role will travel throughout King County as needed to provide nursing support at Sound Behavioral Health's outpatient clinics

Accepting Applications until January 12, 2026!

GENERAL SUMMARY

The nurse participates in a multi-disciplinary team and will have primary responsibility for assessment and delivery of quality nursing care, in outpatient setting. Evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients, refer clients to appropriate medical resources within and outside the organization.

The Job reports primarily to the Nursing Supervisor and may have additional reporting to clinical program manager of the program nurse is serving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Provide training to newly hired nurses.
• 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.

KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

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