Registered Nurse- Aurora House- Part-Time

Registered Nurse
Location: Edmonds, WA
Program: Aurora House
Schedule: Part-time (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned


* Provides screening to assess that criteria for admission to the facility has been met.


* Ensures an organized and systematic method of monitoring individual client's health status and needs.


* Facilitates appropriate admissions to the facility.


* Completes admission information and nursing assessment.


* Manages the milieu.


* Ensures clinical standards are met by clinical staff.


* Administers medication in accordance with orders from prescribers.


* Manages the medication delivery system, administers and documents medication treatment.


* Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers.


* Transcribes medication orders written by a prescriber, as needed.


* Audits medication orders daily and completes other audits as assigned.


* Helps to develop standards of care.


* Provides training to program staff to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.


* Engages in health promotion, prevention, and educational activities.


* Assists clients with the development of strategies to maximize medication adherence.


* Trains other program staff as appropriate.


* Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.


* Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.


* Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.

Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health's HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.


* Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.


* Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health's Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES


* Current Washington State RN license.


* Previous experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.



* Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES


* Thorough knowledge of clinical issues of psychiatric and medical treatment of adults and older adults.


* Demonstrated knowledge regarding the management of challenging behaviors.


* Skilled in administering medications.


* Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.


* Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.


* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.


* General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.


* Ability to pass pre-employment crimin...