Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Fremont Neighborhood

Sound is growing, and we are hiring a registered nurse in Seattle, WA! Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model.

We are welcoming a registered nurse to our residential team at Keystone in the Fremont neighborhood. This RN will evaluate clients' health care needs, monitor and/or administer medications, coordinate and track medical issues for clients, refer/accompany clients to appropriate medical resources within and outside the agency. 

Sound clinicians are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. 

• →Observe, assess, record, and communicate clients' behavior.
• →Perform and document physical assessments as needed, per nursing protocols.
• →Perform and document physical assessments as directed during emergency situations.
• →Development of consumer assessment and treatment plans as related to medical needs or as indicated.
• →Monitor and/or administer all prescribed medical treatment, including medications.
• →Promptly identify medication side effects and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• →Provide training for clients and staff regarding the use and effects of psychotropic medications.
• →Participate in the collection, processing, and documentation of laboratory specimens as needed.
• →Communicate with pharmacies to obtain prescribed medications.
• →Maintain a clean and well-stocked nursing area.
• →Schedule and participate in ongoing consumer medication reviews.
• →Prepare and incorporate necessary reports, summaries, and progress notes into client charts as part of the clinical record.
• →Participate in ongoing program development and assessment as needed for program stability, including weekly meetings.
• →Perform liaison duties with other agencies and secure resources on behalf of clients.
• →Participate in staff meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
• →Make necessary arrangements with counselors/case managers for hospitalization of clients when indicated.
• →Advocate for culturally relevant services from other service providers.
• →Advocate for clients with community agencies and professionals, including health care providers and the criminal justice system.
• →Develop a knowledge base in physical disability, chronic illness, and rehabilitation.
• →Represent nursing services on Quality Assurance and related committees as requested.
• →Provide training to newly hired nurses.
• →In certain clinical programs, nurses may be required to transport clients or deliver medications using their own vehicle or agency vehicle.
• →Complete all documentation as required.
• →Maintain ethical and competent client and peer relationships in the delivery of services.
• →Comply with all applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations and Sound policies and procedures.
• →Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA and agency-designated safety regulations.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of nurse practice laws.
• Ability to make independent medical decisions.
• Ability to initiate emergency medical treatment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing) issues related to the department, and to organize one's supervisory and consultant support when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 
• Previous experience working in behavioral health is preferred.

• A valid Washington State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Must pass criminal background checks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.