What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Long Acting Injectable Clinic position at Kitsap Mental Health Services?
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RN – Long Acting Injectable Clinic
RN – Long Acting Injectable Clinic
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Hiring Range: $42.45 - $54.13 per hour
Shift Differentials Up To $7.00
$600 Annual Allowance Toward Continued Education
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
- Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
- Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
- 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
- Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
- Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.
Worksite Location: On-Site 100%
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse ensures that injectable medication is safely administered to all outpatient clients as ordered and, utilizes the nursing process (assessment, diagnoses, plan, implement and evaluate) to the procedures and protocols of the Long Acting Injection (LAI) clinic.
The Registered Nurse builds rapport and positive relationships with clients receiving LAI medication, improves the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission, and provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.
General Summary of Duties:
- Participate in the planning, continued development and monitoring of the LAI outpatient clinic according to evidenced based standards and nursing best practice.
- Assess each client for side effects related to LAI medication. Report any significant concerns to ordering provider. Document all findings in electronic health record.
- Provide education and support to clients regarding the benefits and efficacy of LAI medication.
- Document appropriately and, when needed, provide client feedback to providers and outpatient teams.
- Administer LAI medication as ordered in the outpatient environment. Document injection in the electronic health record.
- Document and report any client refusal of medication and missed appointments. Inform outpatient team and medical provider prior to end of workday.
- Participate & collaborate with the outpatient team to ensure LAI clinic operates at the highest level of quality.
- Participate in training and teaching of KMHS nurses and medical assistants regarding the process and procedures of the LAI clinic. Maintain contact with trained nurses for coverage as needed.
- If requested, participate with planning and implementing modifications of the LAI clinic to support the administration of newer medications that require enhanced monitoring (i.e. Spravato).
- In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Associates degree in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
LICENSURE: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Washington State. Active and unencumbered multistate practical nurse license accepted with additional training requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE: Two years’ experience in one of the following environments: Adult, Adolescent or Child Inpatient Mental Health, and/or Substance Use Disorder treatment.
Performance Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE:
- Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in Pro-ACT trainings and other agency-mandated trainings.
SKILLS:
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
- Communicates clearly and concisely.
Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities and populations
Worksite-Specific Requirements:
Almira Campus, Port Orchard Bay Street Campus, North Kitsap Hostmark Campus
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Use of blood pressure cuffs, thermometers, syringes, needles, scales, etc.
Work Environment: Office, outpatient clinic.
Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs, talk or listen and lift up to 50 pounds. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary
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