Psych Nurse (RN) - days

Psych Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)

THIRA Health - Bellevue WA

Required Education : Associates Degree in Nursing; Bachelors degree preferred

Required License or Certification : valid WA State Licensure

Shifts : 4x10

RN's are responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.

Job Duties :

• Perform vitals on patients daily and document accordingly in patient's chart
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical / surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
• Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts
• Coordinate all infection control standards within our facility, ensure staff and patients uphold procedures and standards as relevant; delegate as needed
• Maintain patient illness tracking log and consult with patients regarding questions / concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms
• Design and lead health and wellness lectures / groups for patients
• Administer AIMS exam on all patients as necessary and document findings in patient chart
• Assist PHP patients with self-administered medications and maintain the medication self-administration records and orders
• Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed
• Obtain urine specimens and send to lab for random patient drug screening, follow up as necessary
• Phone in patient prescription refills
• Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family members regarding medical information as needed
• Ensure maintenance of medical info binders for all PHP patients to be used for emergency situations
• Oversee all medical supply ordering and inventory; maintain medical budget
• Manage the development and implementation of medical policies and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and other accreditation services
• Research solutions for any medical-related issues that have been identified and guide implementation as appropriate
• Clean, sanitize and maintain safe nurse's station
• Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste with appropriate vendors
• Support prescribing medical staff as needed

Requirements :

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred
• Valid WA State RN license in good standing
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse (RN) required; prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

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THIRA Health is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring that every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination