Registered Nurse - Days

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 67.000 - 89.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Valley Cities is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care and coordination of psychiatric services as a 0.9 FTE, part-time, nonexempt role. The RN will manage assigned nursing units on a shift basis, guide staff, and assist the Nurse Manager with hiring decisions and evaluations.

This position requires Washington RN licensure, BLS certification, a minimum of two years in psychiatric nursing (one year in acute care preferred), and strong communication across departments.

Competenze

• Washington State RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum high school diploma.
• 2+ years in psychiatric nursing; 1 year in acute care preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting and communicate effectively.

Mansioni

• Complete initial nursing admission assessment form and transfer information to treatment plans.
• Complete admission process including chart retrieval and ROI handling.
• Coordinate patient transfers and communicate with units/facilities.
• Participate in shift change reports and patient care handoffs.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques for potentially violent patients.

Conoscenze

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Stress tolerance

Formazione

Washington State License as a Registered Nurse

BLS certified

Minimum high school diploma

Two or more years experience in psychiatric nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Nurse 0.9 | Part-Time | Nonexempt | $48.87 - $64.82

About Us:

Valley Cities has recently been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

Role Overview:

Function as a Registered Nurse to provide safe and therapeutic care and coordination of services through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for managing the assigned nursing unit(s) on a shift basis to provide safe, efficient and quality patient care. Implement unit programs to meet specific patient care needs. Accountable for making assignments, overseeing completion and documentation of same; and/or providing follow‑up of all nursing procedures and staff clinical assignments. Assist Nurse Manager in supervising unit staff by providing direct supervision with regard to attendance and shift assignments; completing annual performance evaluations; and providing input to Nurse Manager regarding hiring, termination, and disciplinary action. Educate staff regarding hospital policies and procedures and ensure compliance with same. Effectively communicate and interface with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete initial nursing admission assessment form and demonstrates the nursing process by transferring the information to the initial treatment plan.
• Complete the admission process including, but not limited to, obtaining charts from outside admissions, , communicating with health information staff, utilizing ROI process. .
• Complete patient transfer process including, but not limited to, sending screening and appropriate documentation to other unit/facility, assigning nursing unit staff for transfer with facility t, informing patient of transfer, completing appropriate transfer forms.
• Participate in comprehensive report at shift change.
• Utilize management of assaultive behavior techniques/principles when intervening with a potentially aggressive/assaultive patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Washington State License as a Registered Nurse
• BLS certified
• Minimum high school diploma
• Two or more years experience in psychiatric nursing required and one year experience in an acute care setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary setting, respect due respect to others based on knowledge and experience, as well as discipline.
• Tolerant of the stress of an acute care setting.
• Able to interact with patients with sensitivity, tact and respect; as well as firmness, when necessary.
• Knowledge of theories of human behavior, personality development and psychological and physical cause of mental disorders.
• Familiarity with Washington Administrative Code regulations and professional standards governing the treatment of mentally ill patients.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .