Registered Nurse I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Registered Nurse I - Posting #25093

Salary Rate: $69,927.94

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for its Vancouver Behavioral Health Program located at Rose Village (formerly known as Community Services NW).

This is an RN position working with a specialized behavioral health team (PACT). The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a person-centered recovery-oriented mental health service delivery model that has received substantial empirical support for reducing psychiatric hospitalizations, facilitating community living, and enhancing recovery for persons with serious mental illnesses. PACT is designed specifically for persons who have the most severe and persistent mental illnesses, who have severe symptoms and impairments, and who have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs.  The PACT team consists of Mental Health Professionals, Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists, RNs, ARNPs, and Administrative Support working together to provide comprehensive behavioral health care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.

Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

Other duties may be assigned by the NP Director or BH Program Manager.  

Qualification and/or Education:

• Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree. RN or equivalent is required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Washington to practice as a registered nurse.
• Must have at least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting. Previous ambulatory care and consultation experience is desired.
• Must have experience working with a wide range of patient age groups and health concerns.
• Must attain the state mandated HIV education.
• Must pass TB test at time of hire and annually thereafter. Must receive flu vaccine annually.
• This position must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain CPR certificate throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to travel between locations and work and able to work in the community.
• Must have access to a car, possess a valid driver’s license and current auto registration.
• Must authorize Sea Mar to obtain current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles (and annually thereafter) to determine driving eligibility.  Driving record must meet Sea Mar’s vehicle insurance carrier’s minimum standards related to driving for the purpose of determining eligibility.
• Must provide Sea Mar proof of auto insurance (upon hire and at renewal time).  Must submit a copy of the endorsements page of their insurance policy to HR. Must carry minimum liability coverage required by the state where they reside.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Ashly Taylor, Nurse Manager at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05/16/2023

External candidates are considered after 05/19/2023

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html