Charge Nurse - Night Shift, Part Time - Kirkland, WA

Charge Nurse

Part-time, Night Shift. 2 shifts/week, 7 PM - 7 AM. Shift differential: Mon - Thu: $2/hr, Fri - Sun: $6/hr.

We're not just behavioral health people—we're crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope, and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we're finding better ways to do it every day.

Our story: Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation's largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states. Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Job Description

• Oversee the operation, organization, and flow of recipients through the unit, including delegating nursing assignments, overseeing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalate potentially aggressive situations.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff and oversee assigned duties of staff and documentation to meet JCAHO and OMFL standards.
• Ensure RN responsibilities are met and abide by company policy.
• Perform all essential functions of a Registered Nurse as needed.
• Assist Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing with the implementation of new policies/procedures and collection of necessary data for reporting (Infection Control, incidents/Medication Errors, Injuries, and Staffing issues).
• Actively assess work area for non-compliance issues and notify Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing of identified concerns.
• Monitor the observation, inpatient unit, and lobby area to coordinate care and safety issues with the Lead BHS.
• Collaborate with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team to keep a smooth flow of admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensure coverage for RN/LPN call-offs for the oncoming shift and report lack of coverage to Nurse Manager.
• Ensure all nursing staff on their shift remain in compliance with required trainings.
• Utilize de-escalation procedures and theories to assist in providing a safe milieu.
• Review seclusion/restraint packet and assist with their corrections.
• Complete reviews and audits of staff documentation to determine compliance with JCAHO and OMFL standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.
• At least 3-5 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience.
• At least 1-2 years of managerial experience.
• Unrestricted license as Registered Nurse through the Washington State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) or ability to obtain an NPI prior to the start date.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• The company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience.
• Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.

All employees (Pool, Part-time, and Full-time) receive:

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• Online subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform.
• After 90 days, you are auto-enrolled in the 401k Plan.

The typical hiring range for this role in Washington is $61.50 - $71.00 per hour.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.