Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse - Posting

Company: Lifeline Connections
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Are you passionate about providing confidential care for individuals who experience a substance use and/or mental health condition? If so, WE WANT YOU Agency Background: Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition. Lifeline Connections' patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery. For over fifty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area. Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse- Posting 21-002 Major Duties: This position works under the supervision of the Program Director and is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of medication administrations, monitoring clients, and following protocol when any physical or mental signs or symptoms are outside of set parameters. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently: --- Medication administration; --- Monitor and chart vital signs; --- Chart client response to PRN medication; --- Report to or request advice from nurse manager or MD when situation is beyond nurse scope of practice; --- Complete MAR's at admission; --- Administer TB Tests; --- Provide timely and accurate clinical documentation and records; --- Triage medical complaints to RN or MD; --- Track medication inventory; --- Communicate with other healthcare providers, agencies, hospitals and pharmacies; --- Other duties as assigned. Knowledge Required by the Position: --- High School Diploma, or equivalent; --- LPN or RN license in Washington State; --- CPR certification; --- Experience preferred but not required; --- Basic computer skills; --- Excellent attendance and a self-starter; --- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written; --- Works well with others. Salary: DOE a $1,500 sign-on bonus Part Time, Sunday Grave Shift Available Application Process: Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources. We will only accept resumes with a cover letter specifying the position title and posting number of the position you are applying for. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org The Benefits: Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers over 75% of medical, dental, and vision costs for the employee and all dependents. There are no out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, or deductible under the medical plan. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and a 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4%. On top of all that, our employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 3 personal holidays and 10 paid holidays per year Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team

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