Treatment Registered Nurse - 256714

Pay: $36.06 – $38.46 / hour ($75,000 – $80,000 / year base, pending increase)

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts + On-Call responsibilities

About the Role

Operating under an Indigenous-centered model rooted in Traditional Indian Medicine and cultural values, the Residential Treatment Nurse serves as a primary point of care for residents ("Relatives"). Reporting directly to the Medical Director, this role oversees medical intakes, medication administration, laboratory compliance, and immediate emergency response within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed residential recovery facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform medical intakes, patient health assessments, basic wound care, counseling, phlebotomy, and referrals for higher or specialized levels of care.
• Medication & Laboratory Management: Oversee the medication observation program and manage the CLIA-waived laboratory to maintain regulatory compliance and proper staff training.
• Emergency Response & Safety: Provide immediate response to medical/psychiatric emergencies using established protocols, train staff on safety procedures, and maintain nursing unit sanitation and inventory.
• Logistics & Health
  
  Education:
  
  Manage medical supply inventories, deliver regular health education, and empower residents and their support networks.
• Care Coordination: Act as the primary medical contact for residents; consult with internal and external providers; maintain ROI disclosures; and participate in organizational quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current CPR / BLS Certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, psychiatric diagnoses, medical intakes, wound care, phlebotomy, and emergency response.
• Ability to oversee medication observation programs and CLIA-waived lab standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use treatment, or residential care settings.
• Experience or strong interest in working with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and knowledge of health issues impacting Indigenous communities.

Key Soft Skills & Values

• Crisis Intervention: Calm and decisive under emergency or high-stress situations.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Deep respect for Indigenous values, traditional practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Empathetic, transparent, and collaborative with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.
• Commute Support: Dedicated shuttle service provided to and from the Vashon Ferry Dock directly to the site.
• Travel Reimbursement: Monthly travel stipend/reimbursement program currently in development.