Registered Nurse or LPN

Description

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Who we are
Pioneer Human Services is a social enterprise that provides individuals with criminal histories the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. For over 50 years we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington State that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

What you'll do
The RN will work at our Whatcom Community Detox location which provides a monitored setting for the safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. This is an acute medical detox environment. The RN is responsible for providing quality health care services to all residents including assessing somatic conditions, delivering medications according to procedure and creating a favorable group climate for the effective treatment of each patient in treatment.

• Patients stays for an average of 3-5 day
• Max Nurse to Patient ratio
  • Nights 16:1
  • Days 8:1

• Great opportunity to use clinical and assessment skills.
• Opportunity to provide care to an underserved population.
• Opportunity serve the community and make a significant different in the lives of others.
• 10-12 hour shifts.
• Great work life balance.

What you'll bring

• Nursing Degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to administer medication.
• Registered Nurse in Washington and have a current Washington State RN license in good standing.
• Experience in a care setting for at least 6 months, with preference given to applicants with mental health & chemical dependency experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, preference given to applicants with experience with electronic charting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicant must have the ability to effectively communicate with and work with outside agencies.

What we offer

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefit plan that includes:

• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of the tuition for a bachelor's degree, and 50% for graduate programs.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement

Pioneer Human Services is a drug-free company

In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions.