Psych Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
THIRA Health - Bellevue, WA

Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time, on-site
Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years Nursing
Required License or Certification: WA State Licensure or license eligible

Responsible for direct medical care and general oversight of medical care for patients in residential, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. May work at multiple sites.

Job Duties:

• Take vitals on patients daily, document accordingly in patient’s chart
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
• Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic
• Coordinate care with clinical treatment team and assist in treatment plans for patients as necessary
• Support and oversee general patient medical care including but not limited to lab and EKG orders, AIMS test, skin assessments for self-harm behavior, phone in prescriptions, obtain urine samples for screening, communicate with outside patient providers and family regarding medical information
• Oversee all medical supply ordering and inventory; maintain medical budget
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner using electronic medical record MicroMD; maintain all patient medical charts
• Collaborate and assist with creation and implementation of medical policies and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and other accreditation services
• Research solutions for any medical-related issues that have been identified and guide implementation as appropriate

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s in healthcare related field preferred
• Active WA State LPN licensure in good standing
  
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

Benefits:

• 100% employer-sponsored comprehensive healthcare benefits package; inclusive of Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous allotment of Paid Time Off; inclusive of annual Professional Paid Time Off (PPTO) & CEU/CME dollar allotment reimbursement for (most) clinical staff
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

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THIRA Health is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring that every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination