Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Academy; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses to provide on-site nursing and attendant care for adolescents and young adults in our treatment settings. You will perform health screenings, deliver direct nursing care, and monitor chronic conditions to support multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold a current, unrestricted RN license and have or be willing to gain experience in residential nursing. Strong clinical judgment, compassion, and cultural sensitivity are essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the state where you are applying (required).
• Experience in residential nursing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to make good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Compassionate, patient-first mindset to deliver high standards of care.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to patients’ backgrounds.
• Capacity to multitask and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Completing client health screenings and providing direct care and nursing services as needed.
• Evaluating medical complaints from residents during on-site hours and relaying information to NP/MD.
• Serving as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Administering medications and ordering refills.
• Complying with policies and procedures (OSHA, HIPAA, medical protocols, infection control, regulations).

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Residential nursing experience

Decision making

Compassionate, patient-first

Cultural competency

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

What You’ll Do

Registered Nurses at Newport Healthcare provide on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents and/or young adults in our treatment. Key responsibilities include:

• Completing client health screenings and providing direct care and nursing services as needed, including monitoring any chronic health conditions
• Evaluating medical complaints and concerns from residents during on-site hours and relaying information to the appropriate NP/MD
• Serving as a vital part of your patients’ multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Administering medications and ordering medication refills
• Complying with all policies and procedures, e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, medical protocols, infection control, and local, state, and federal regulations

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state where you are applying (required)
• Experience in residential nursing (preferred, not required)
• Ability to make good decisions based your analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset that supports you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to patients’ unique experience and backgrounds
• The capacity to multitask and to remain calm and organized, even when under pressure or in stressful situations

Compensation Range: $39-$59 Depending on education and experience.