Registered Nurse- To include Weekend shifts

REGISTERED

NURSE- To include Weekend shifts.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Registered Nurse provides a high level of nursing care and clinical oversight during at Tamarack Center a psychiatric adolescent residential treatment facility. The RN ensures the safety, health, and well-being of adolescent residents through direct care, medication administration, emergency response, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This role supports documentation, treatment planning, and serves as a clinical resource to other staff.

SUPERVISED BY

Director of Nursing Services

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION

The RN meets regularly with the Nursing Director for administrative clinical and nursing supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

1 year minimum experience. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. A valid Washington State Driver's License. BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire), Knowledge of Psychotropic medications and general nursing in behavioral health setting.

Preferred:

Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, psychiatric, or residential treatment setting. Training or coursework in child development, adolescent adjustment, or trauma-informed care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the individualized treatment plan and professional nursing standards. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed; document resident response and compliance. Receive, verify, and process physician orders in a timely and accurate manner. Communicate treatment changes with treatment staff. Conduct routine audits of medication administration records, physician orders, and admission documentation. Provides minor emergency care and assess resident needs during overnight shift. Maintain accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation in the electronic health records and coordinate resident appointments as required. Participate in one-on-one nursing sessions with assigned residents as appropriate. Monitor medical supplies and ensure availability of emergency materials; communicate inventory needs to the Director of Nursing Services. Serve as a clinical resource to overnight staff and participate in safety protocols and de-escalation when needed. Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment in collaboration with the milieu team. Uphold confidentiality, safety standards, and agency procedures in all aspects of care. Participate in regular supervision with the Director of Nursing Services and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Other duties as assigned within the nursing scope of practice.

Wage Range:

$37.97-60.10 per hour, based off experience.

About Tamarack Center:

Tamarack center is a small (16 bed) residential treatment center for teenagers struggling with a wide variety of psychiatric illnesses, by using a treatment philosophy of connection, support, and structure. Tamarack Center has successfully helped countless teens and families for close to 40 years. Working at

Tamarack Center:

Tamarack strives to support staff through an environment that fosters connection and collaboration with all of the staff. Tamarack also knows that the best healing comes when staff are connected to the teens and families we serves. For this reason all staff are seen as being in a "Therapeutic" role, even if your role is not clinical. This means that staff will often engage with our residents in rec activities, sit and talk while on the milieu, or engage in other creative ways. This approach creates a more relaxed and connected environment for the staff, which has led to many staff remaining at Tamarack for 10, 20, and even 30 + years.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vison insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$37.97 - $60.10 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Psychiatry Physical Setting:

Inpatient JCAHO accredited facility

Work Location:

In person