Registered Nurse I or II (PACT)

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 or II (PACT) - Posting #26785

Hourly Rate: $34.63 - $39.72

Position Summary:

Full time Registered Nurse position available for our Behavioral Health Program in Vancouver, WA. This position is part of the specialized community-based team, Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), that serves clients in the Clark County area.  

The RN is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; 
making appropriate referrals to community physicians; coordinating communication regarding individuals’ 
psychiatric and physical health needs; providing management and administration of medication in 
conjunction with the psychiatrist; and providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
The RN works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcomes for clients and the organization. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participates in ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of the patient. When 
  providing direct treatment, assists in development and implementation of a multidisciplinary brief 
  crisis plan in collaboration with patient and family, outpatient clinicians, program team and others 
  at the patient’s request.
• Under direction of Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor and NP Psychiatry Director, develops, 
  revises, maintains, and supervises team psychopharmacologic and medical assessments, including transcribing, evaluating, and recording psychotropic and physical health medications, including adherence and response to those prescribed to service recipients. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the  patients served. 
• Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for 
  infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Leads, collects, and performs Clinical Quality Measures for every patient at an average of eight (8) visits per day. This includes individuals seen in the clinic as well as outreach to individuals in  community based settings
• Manages nurse visit encounters. These could include fast-track immunizations, annual employee
  screenings, immigration follow ups, blood pressure checks, diabetic checks, non-stress test for 
  OB patients, pregnancy confirmations, Depo-Provera injections and others, if the RN is asked to 
  work a shift in a primary care setting.
• Must be able to perform special procedures such as obtaining IV access for adults, blood draws,
  and pediatric and adult urinary catheterization. Also, administers IM, SubQ, and intradermal
  injections, rectal, oral, and inhaled medications as ordered by the provider and/or using standing
  orders.
• Facilitates emergency referrals according to the utilization management guidelines when
  the referral coordinator is unavailable.
• Coordinates transfer of acute patients when ordered by provider to the appropriate facility
  e.g. emergency room.
• Responsible for the efficient and organized coordination of personnel in the case of an emergency, i.e., a code.

Qualifications:

• RN I must have graduated from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree. RN or equivalent is required.
• RN II must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Bachelor's degree. RN, BSN, 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.
• Must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of hire date an maintain certificate throughout employment.
• Must attain the state mandated HIV education.

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 24 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 on 8/27/2024

External candidates are considered after 8/30/2024

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 through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.