What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Nurse/LPN position at Compass Health?
Medication Nurse - Full Time 40 hrs a week
Coupeville and Mt Vernon offices
Compass Health is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Coupeville and Mt. Vernon offices. The LPN provides support to medical providers by preparing patients for examinations, responding to patient phone calls and relaying patient concerns and symptoms to providers, monitoring prescription refills and lab results, preparing clients EHR for upcoming appointments, calling in prescriptions, and administering medications including injectables. Administrative duties may include providing general administrative support by performing a variety of moderately complex clerical duties.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
- Current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
- 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of medication use and potential side effects.
- Thorough knowledge of nursing issues pertaining to the patient population served in the program along with thorough understanding of the nursing process and intervention strategies used to address these issues.
- Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
- Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.
What we will be offering
As the regions largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesnt stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.
(Benefits pro-rated for part-time team members)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees
- 16 days of paid vacation the first year
- 12 sick days with great wellness day
- 10 paid holidays 8 regular and 2 that you choose
- Professional funds and paid education leave
- Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan the first year
- And much, much more!!!
ABOUT US
Compass Health is the regions largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesnt stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.
Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification
POSITION SUMMARY
Job Title: Medication Nurse
Program: 900-11750/45550
Location: Skagit and Island County
Hours: Full Time 40 Hours weekly
Wage: $25.33-$40.28/hr DOE
Salary : $25 - $40
