Position Summary Inpatient Psychiatric Nurses care for clients living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders which have led to the need for acute treatment by means of involuntary hospitalization. Psychiatric nurses are responsible for the direct care of clients located in either/or the Evaluation and Treatment or the Secure Withdrawal Management unit of Recovery Place Kent. Registered nurses will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of medical and clinical professionals to administer safe and therapeutic treatment to clients. This position supports a recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment experience through the provision of safe and therapeutic nursing services to clients by means of assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and treatment. Milieu management and crisis de-escalation are also integral components of this nursing role. Schedule: Multiple shifts/schedules available Essential Job Functions ● Primary accountability for a patient care, including ongoing assessment, medication management, withdrawal, and ancillary medical needs (i.e. wound care, ostomy care, etc.) as per protocol ● Assess patients’ medical status and refers as necessary ● Prioritize RN and LPN responsibilities independently, or with supervision, based on patient care needs, unit milieu, and number/discipline of assigned staff available to provide care ● Administer and perform prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by medical staff and nursing leadership ● Complete medical treatments and other tasks within the scope of licensed practical nurses and the program services and procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, immunizations, EKGs, TB testing, wound care, ostomy care, etc.) ● Conduct facility admissions, obtain physical health data, complete health history screens (to include HIV, TB, etc.) and complete necessary documentation ● Inventory and care for patients’ personal possessions ● Complete ROI’s and coordinate care with external agencies and/or facilities as per policy and regulations ● Complete patient transfer processes to include sending appropriate medical documentation to other units/facilities, informing the patient of transfer, coordinating with clinical staff, and completing appropriate transfer forms ● Participate in comprehensive clinical pass-down reports at shift changes ● Collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Providers and Clinical Team on complex care issues and concerns ● Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure ● Maintain a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis, infection control techniques and universal precautions. Follow agency infection control plan and policies ● Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including mental health and alcohol-drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR) ● Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines ● Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment ● Assist with therapeutic milieu management ● Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation techniques to manage behaviorally escalated/aggressive patients ● Apply and/or facilitate the safe and appropriate application of restraints as per policy and protocol ● Demonstrate respect for, and enforce patient rights, and maintain confidentiality as per HIPPA and agency policy ● Complete and document medication teaching for patients and legal representatives during hospitalization and prior to discharge ● Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings ● Perform other duties as assigned within appropriate scope Minimum Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma (proof of education will be required prior to start date) ● Washington State License as a Registered Nurse ● BLS certified ● CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities) Experience: ● One or more years experience in psychiatric nursing required ● One-year experience in an acute care setting preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ● Must be able to work with respect and tolerance in a multidisciplinary setting ● Psychological Resilience: ability to tolerate the daily stress of an acute psychiatric care setting ● Able to interact with patients with sensitivity, tact and respect while setting firm limits and boundaries when necessary ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills ● Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and demands ● Knowledge of theories of human behavior, personality development, and etiologies of psychiatric and substance use disorders ● Familiarity with Washington Administrative Code regulations and professional standards governing the care and treatment of mentally ill patients in the acute care setting ● Computer/technology literacy and proficiency