Medication Nurse (LPN) - Mukilteo Evaluation & Treatment
Company: Compass Health
Location: Mukilteo
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Medication Nurse - Part Time - 25hrs shift Mukilteo Compass
Health is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse for our
E&T Program in Mukilteo, WA. As a member of the
multi-disciplinary team, the Medication Nurse administers
medications and provides other appropriate nursing care. Compass
Health's Evaluation and Treatment facility provides a 16-bed
inpatient program in Mukilteo to mentally ill adults under 72-hour
involuntary detention and/or 14-day commitment in accordance with
Washington State Involuntary Treatment Act, RCW 71.05. Evaluation
begins upon admission to obtain baseline information and to assess
physical status, preform psychological evaluation and mental status
examination and determine global functioning. The data is
continually updated in an individualized treatment plan to provide
the highest quality of care possible in a dynamic situation.
Clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction are assessed and the
data is used to improve treatment within our quality improvement
program. What you will be performing As a member of the
multi-disciplinary team, the Medication Nurse administers
medications and provides other appropriate nursing care.
Administers medication to clients in accordance with prescriptions
from a psychiatric prescriber, monitors client responses to
medication, and provides individualized medication education.
Transcribes medication orders written by a prescriber.
Participates as a member of the treatment team.
Confers with treatment team on issues of medication compliance and
response.
Stocks and orders medications and medical supplies, and coordinates
with external pharmacy as needed.
Helps to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
Conducts medication education groups as needed.
Takes phone orders from providers for medications or other
treatments.
Performs ordered blood draws and coordinates with outside lab.
Responds to medical emergencies and performs appropriate
nursing/medical and first aid interventions.
Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
What you will be carrying along Current Washington State LPN or RN
License.
2 years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or
ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. What you will be sharing
Thorough knowledge of medication use and potential side
effects.
Thorough knowledge of nursing issues pertaining to the patient
population served in the program along with thorough understanding
of the nursing process and intervention strategies used to address
these issues.
Thorough knowledge of involuntary commitment laws. What we will be
offering As the region's largest non-profit community behavioral
healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our
communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn't stop
with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees
the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning,
growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction
and work/life balance. (Benefits pro-rated for part-time team
members) Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to
Full-time employees
16 days of paid vacation the first year
12 sick days with great wellness day
13 paid holidays - 11 regular and 2 that you choose
Professional funds and paid education leave
Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first
year
Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd
anniversary with Compass!
And much, much more!! ABOUT US Compass Health is the region's
largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health
and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit,
Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide
quality creative services to children, families and adults in a
variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have
been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years,
though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we
take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a
culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We
maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance,
which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs.
Please visit our website for more information: Compass Health
promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all
applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a
bona fide occupational qualification POSITION SUMMARY Job Title:
Medication Nurse
Program: 450-56000 E&T
Location: Mukilteo
Hours: Part Time - Weekend Day shift, Saturday and Sunday from
08:00am to 08:30pm - 25hrs part-time
Wage: $24.83-$39.49
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