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
Licensed Practical Nurse (Pact) - Posting #25337
Hourly Rate: $30.70
Position Summary:
Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Vancouver Behavioral Health Program located at Rose Village (formerly known as Community Services NW). The community based LPN Will work out of Clark County only.
This is an LPN 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.
The LPN is responsible for providing general nursing care to all patients as ordered by the patient’s provider and/or those procedures covered by current standing orders. The LPN may assist in the management of patient flow issues, patient acute illness screening, rooming patients, assisting providers in procedures and phone messages. The LPN will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by hisher supervisor. Team oriented. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcomes for the patients and the organization. The LPN shall focus on, lead and create excellent outcomes for the Clinical Quality Measures. Must be able to support a provider (MD) who sees an average of 21 patients per day or a provider (ARNP/PA) who sees an average of 18 patients per day.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
The LPN must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information and must receive a background check from the Washington State Patrol. The employee must meet the organization’s health screening requirements for tuberculosis and immunizations status.
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:
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 07/06/2023
External candidates are considered after 07/09/2023
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