Registered Nurse (RN) - On-Call

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Opportunities abound at Sound! /p pSound Behavioral Health is growing and we are hiring a on-call 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.

pWe are welcoming nurses to our residential team at Keystone in Seattle.

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.

pSound 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.

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Schedule: On Call

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Location: 3515 Woodland Park Ave N Seattle, Washington 98103 United States

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ul liObserve, assess, record and communicate clients' behavior. liPerform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols and as directed during emergency situations. liDevelopment of consumer assessment and treatment plans as related to medical needs or as indicated. liMonitor and/or administer all prescribed medical treatment, including medications. liPromptly identify medication side effects and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
liProvide training for clients and team members regarding the use and effects of psychotropic medications. liParticipate in collection, processing and documentation of laboratory specimens as needed. liCommunicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications. liMaintain clean and well-stocked nursing area. liPrepare and incorporate necessary reports, summaries and progress notes into client charts as part of clinical record. liParticipate in ongoing program development and assessment as needed for program stability, including weekly meetings.
liPerform liaison duties with other agencies and secures resources on behalf of clients. liParticipate in team members meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training. liMake necessary arrangements with clinicians for hospitalization of clients when indicated. liAdvocate for culturally relevant services from other service providers. liAdvocate for clients with community agencies and professionals, including health care providers and the criminal justice system.
liDevelop knowledge base in physical disability, chronic illness and rehabilitation. liRepresent nursing services on Quality Assurance and related committees as requested. liProvide training to newly hired nurses. liIn certain clinical programs, nurse may be required to transport clients or deliver medications using own vehicle or organization vehicle. liComplete all documentation as required. liMaintain ethical and competent client and peer relationships in the delivery of services.
liComply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations and Sound policies and procedures. liPerform all job duties in accordance with OSHA and organization-designated safety regulations. liOther duties as assigned. /ul p
KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

pEstablishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with community and government agencies, other professionals and family members/significant others of clients. Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations, and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.

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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

ul liKnowledge of nurse practice laws. liAbility to make independent medical decisions. liAbility to initiate emergency medical treatment. liAbility 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. liDemonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications. /ul p
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

ul liGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. liPrevious…