***$10,000 Commitment Bonus-Full-Time Only***

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.

What You'll Do:

This position oversees the operation, organization, and flow of recipients through the unit; including but not limited to delegating nursing assignments, overseeing admissions, transfers, and discharges. Demonstrate knowledge of Crisis Intervention and can de-escalate potentially aggressive situations.  Assists with training and orientation of new staff and oversee assigned duties of staff and documentation to meet JCAHO and OMFL standards.  

• RN responsibilities are met and abide by company policy. Performs all essential functions of a Registered Nurse as needed.  
• Assists 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 assesses work area for non-compliance issues and notifies Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing of identified concerns.  
• Monitors the observation, inpatient unit, and the lobby area to coordinate care and safety issues with the Lead BHS.  Collaborates with other members of the Multidisciplinary team to keep a smooth flow of admissions, discharges, and transfers.  
• Ensures coverage for an RN/LPN call-offs for the oncoming shift.  Reports lack of coverage to Nurse Manager. Ensures all Nursing staff on their shift remain in compliance with required trainings.  
• Utilizes de-escalation procedures and theories to assist in providing a safe milieu. Utilizes skills effectively to describe and demonstrate roles and responsibilities relative to safety. Review seclusion/restraint packet and assist with their corrections.  
• Completes reviews and audits of staff documentation to determine compliance with JCHAO and OMFL standards.    
• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

What You'll Bring:

• 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.  
• American Heart Association BLS 

It would be great if you had:

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

What We Offer:

• 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)
• 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 with company match (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation after 6 months)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

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

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