On Call RN

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse – RN to provide on-call nursing care in 24/7 Services units. Hiring range is $42.87-$54.66 per hour with generous shift differentials up to +$7.00 per hour and a sign‑on bonus.

The role emphasizes nursing assessments, medication administration, care planning, and discharge support. On-call coverage across all 24‑Hour Services units is required, with a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Active Washington RN license.
• Per diem/on-call nursing role.
• Preferred: experience with mental illness and working with children/families.

Responsibilities

• Engage with team members and collaborate with shift supervisors to create and sustain a positive and safe working environment.
• Examine and assess clients upon admission to determine medical stability for care within the unit scope.
• Obtain admission and provider orders within one hour of admit, after all pertinent information is collected.
• Obtain seclusion/restraint orders per WAC 246-337-110.
• Document client care, medication, and treatment administration; monitor and document responses and progress.
• Write and implement nursing care plans upon admit; review every 24 hours; collaborate to set pertinent goals.
• Administer medications and treatments safely; organize medications as directed; dispose of medications per protocol; count and document controlled meds per shift.
• Participate in discharge planning and assist in discharge medications as needed.
• Provide flexible nursing coverage; rotate across all units of 24-Hour Services.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing.

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse – RN

Hiring Range: $42.87 - $54.66 Per Hour

Generous Shift Differentials Up To +$7.00 Per Hour

Sign‑On Bonus*

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to contribute to the well‑being of clients in need? We’re seeking an On‑Call Registered Nurse to provide nursing care, medical supervision, and support to clients in our 24/7 Services units. If you’re committed to delivering high‑quality healthcare and making a positive impact, we want you to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage with team members and collaborate with the shift supervisors to create, develop and sustain a positive and safe working environment.
• Examine and assess clients upon admission, determine if client is medically stable in order to provide care within the scope of practice of 24/7 Services at KMHS.
• Obtain orders from physician including the following:
  1. Admission and provider orders within one hour of admit, when needed, after all pertinent information has been collected and treatment orders have been initiated
  2. Seclusion/restraint orders per WAC 246‑337‑110
• Document client care, medication, and treatment administration. Evaluate, monitor, and document client responses to medication, treatments, progress to mental health goals, and plan of care.
• Write and implement nursing care plan upon admit. Review and/or revise every 24 hours. Collaborate with team (ie: Providers, MHPs, Shift Supervisors, etc…) to establish and obtain pertinent goals.
• Administer medications and treatment in a safe manner in accordance to standardized nursing guidelines. Organize medications for administration as directed by designated provider. Dispose of medications according to KMHS protocol. Count and order medication for clients, maintain house stock, and count and document controlled medications per shift.
• Participate in discharge planning, review of treatment goals, assist in client medication educational needs, ordering of discharge medications etc.
• Provide flexible nursing coverage. Rotate and be proficient in the nursing role in all units of 24-Hours Services at KMHS.

Minimum Qualifications

Work a minimum of 2 shifts per month

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing.

Experience

Entry level (no prior related work experience)

Licensure

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Washington State.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Experience: Experienced (minimum two years of job‑related experience)

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Sign‑On Bonus

*A sign‑on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.

EEO Statement

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.