Inpatient Program RN / LPN New Hire Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and / or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

MAJOR DUTIES : The RN / LPN works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position provides health assessments to determine admission appropriateness of each participant seeking services at any of the LLC Inpatient Programs. The Inpatient Program RN / LPN also coordinates primary care within the community, provides management and administration of medication in conjunction with the prescriber, and provides specialized crisis intervention and short-term intervention services to adults and older adults experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis, substance use withdrawal with the goal of crisis stabilization within the least restrictive setting. This position provides clinical services to patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently :

• Participate in initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of participants.
• Assist in development and implementation of a multidisciplinary service plan in
• collaboration with the participant, team, and others at the participant’s request.
• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Prescriber, develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment including administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the prescriber.
• Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol.
• Conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses to prescribed psychotropic medications, and complications and side effects.
• Educate participants regarding medications.
• Provide behavioral health care with respect for individual confidentiality, safety and self-determination.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of agency tracking systems and chart audit procedures.
• Take the initiative to seek supervisory or collegial assistance with follow-through or methodology if problems with documentation quality or timeliness persist.
• Independently identify program needs and take responsibility for realizing those needs through collective processes.
• Actively contribute to program development by participating in agency meetings, serving on working committees, and undertaking agreed upon independent projects for the improvement of the agency and enhancement of services.
• Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and / or certification requirements.
• This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Be available on-call to ensure continuity of care for agency patients as needed,
• Be open in working in another unit as needed, and
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

RN :

Salary : $35.19 - 41.40 / hr DOE

New Hire Bonus : $5,000

LPN :

Salary : $26.91 - 33.12 / hr DOE

New Hire Bonus : $5,000

Application Process :

To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center . For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits :

Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular / full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as : employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.

Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!