Charge Nurse - Inpatient Unit - DAY SHIFT - BI-WEEKLY ROTATING SCHEDULE

Frontier Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

No-cost licensure supervision

Loan forgiveness programs

License/certification reimbursement

EAP and employee discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to supervise inpatient nursing staff on Calispel Inpatient Units in Spokane. You will administer medications, monitor patients, and ensure adherence to care plans while guiding a nursing team across assigned shifts.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, clinical leadership, and collaboration with physicians and management to optimize patient outcomes. Requires WA RN license and active BLS; psychiatric/inpatient background preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in WA at time of hire.
• Active BLS within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
• Psychiatric/inpatient experience preferred.
• Experience as charge nurse/unit lead preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of staff on shift.
• Coordinate staff assignments for admits/discharges and patient care.
• Lead in emergencies and coordinate with management.
• Provide training and supervision to all shift staff.
• Maintain collaborative relationship with management and report on shift activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Escalation management

EMR documentation

Education

RN license (WA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.In this position, you will provide supervision and direction to all other staff on shift. Provides direct treatment services in an inpatient setting to adults who are experiencing serious and/or chronic mental health disorders. This includes taking vital signs, administering medications, completing nursing assessments, and documenting patient responses. The charge nurse addresses issues, problem solves and seeks resolution to challenges that occur during their assigned shift and provides input to inpatient leadership pertaining to opportunities for process improvements.LOCATED AT CALISPEL INPATIENT UNITSCHEDULE:WEEK 1: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 7AM-3:30PMWEEK 2:Monday & Tuesday 7AM-3:30PM ANDSaturday & Sunday -7AM-7:30PM. There is added shift differential of 24.81% for the Saturday & Sunday shift.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FLOOR RN include the following:Administer and monitor patient basic care utilizing the nursing process within the RN scope of practice.Medication administration/safety/monitoring.Carry out physicians’ orders as assigned.Demonstrate positive leadership and goal-oriented productivity within scope of practice.Carry out care plan objectives and goals.Assist in delivery of client education.Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policies and procedures.Comply with all state WAC pertaining to a residential treatment facility 246-337.Facilitate therapeutic communication with patients, visitors, and co-workers.Complete thorough and timely incident reports as needed.Respond to a patient’s needs and concerns and escalate through supervisory chain as indicated.Complete thorough, accurate and complete reporting and documentation of patient’s symptoms, and progress.Effectively utilize customer service and motivational interviewing skills to promote appropriate patient centered care.Demonstrates flexibility in responding to change and in working with diverse groups and individuals.Other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CHARGE include the following:1. Provide direct onsite supervision of all staff on assigned shifts ensuring staff are following processes, policies, and procedures.2. Direct and coordinate staff assignments for all tasks associated with admits/discharges and patient care during assigned shift.3. Provide direction in any emergency situations during their shift and notify the on-call manager as needed.4. Provide direction and training to all staff on shift, in accordance with FBH and unit policy, and as assigned by the management team.5. Provide/assist with all supervision required by staff on their assigned shift.Includes but is not limited to:Clinical supervisionPerformance review and evaluationRecognition and disciplinary actionStaff training and development6. Maintain a collaborative working relationship and open communication with management team.7. Ensure client information is appropriately shared during shift report.8. Regularly communicate with ANM regarding successes, challenges, ideas, and process improvement opportunities.9. Gain and maintain knowledge of inpatient policies and practices, and organization policies and procedures that impact inpatient services.10. Attend charge nurse meetings scheduled by management team with the purpose of coordination with the management team and their charge nurse peers, and to receive information to take back to the staff on their assigned shifts.11. Other duties as assigned.QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:REQUIRED:Active RN license in the State of Washington at the time of hire.Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS.PREFERRED:1-2 years' experience in Psychiatric setting.Previous inpatient experience.Previous experience as a charge nurse/unit leadKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Ability to communicate with individuals of various backgrounds, education levels and socio-economic status.Ability to foster a positive on-shift work culture and ensure processes, policies, and procedures are followed during the shift.Ability to respond to escalated situations, appropriately identify issues that need to be escalated to inpatient leadership and/or community resources.Ability to apply trauma-informed concepts and practices related to patient care.Must have basic computer skills including ability to document in an electronic medical record, use electronic time tracking, use of Outlook, Word, and HRIS.PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed in an inpatient setting which may involve standing for extended periods of time.May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.Blood-borne Pathogen Category I – Chance of blood-borne pathogen exposure.PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $46.00-$56.05All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting base pay for this position is $46.00 per hour.Saturday & Sunday 7AM-7:30PM Shift has added shift differential of 24.81% added to the base pay above.This is a .7 FTE - Benefits are pro-rated for anything less than a 1.0 FTE.#IND1Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.BENEFITS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefitsMedical, Dental and VisionRetirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.Flexible Spending AccountsLife Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perksSigning Bonus!No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.Free Employee Assistance ProgramStaff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.