Registered Nurse Inpatient

About Cascade

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County.

Schedule

Day Shift: Tuesday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm.

Pay

• RN Associate: $48.43 – $59.04 per hour
• RN BS (BS in related field): $51.13 – $62.33 per hour
• RN BSN: $53.81 – $65.59 per hour
• RN MSN: $59.19 – $72.15 per hour

Requirements

• Washington State Department of Health Registered Nurse licensure (required)
• Two years RN experience preferred; behavioral health experience preferred
• Pass WA State Patrol background check (or national background check if not residing in WA for the last 3 years)
• Physically able to pass violence‑prevention training
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain current contact information with the human resources office

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients, families, physicians, teammates, contractors, and vendors in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner
• Promote an atmosphere of teamwork consistent with facility standards and guidelines to ensure an excellent healthcare experience
• Demonstrate continued competence in caring for individuals based on age‑specific and cultural needs
• Observe and record patients’ behavior
• Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and evaluate customized care plans
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, creating a harmonious environment
• Maintain reports of patients’ medical histories and monitor changes in their condition
• Carry out requisite treatments and medications
• Check inventory regularly, maintain stock levels, and place orders as needed
• Adhere to protocols, norms, rules, and regulations to maintain complete medical records
• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with facility procedures
• Conduct research to improve nursing practices and healthcare outcomes
• Discuss treatment with pharmacists and physicians in critical cases
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including physical activity and proper diet
• Resolve patients’ problems and fulfill their requirements using a multifaceted team strategy
• Attend educational workshops to enhance professional and technical knowledge
• Maintain patient charts and documents in the patient record
• Be familiar with EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Communicate effectively with patients and hospital personnel
• Organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Work under stress, using good reasoning ability and independent judgment
• Physical demands: stand and walk for long periods; perform protective holds, movements, and carries; block and redirect patient movements; intervene physically with aggressive or self‑injurious behavior; move quickly to intervene; pursue clients attempting to leave a secure unit; complete MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) training, including pivoting, knee squats, shuffling, assisting a person to the floor, and stabilizing individuals in various positions
• While performing duties, regularly required to see, talk, and hear

Benefits

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Meaningful work with a significant community impact
• Self‑care time off: start with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, 11 paid holidays, and 16 hours of personal holiday (pro‑rated based on FTE; PTO and personal holiday available after 90 days)
• Company‑paid employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance & AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, and supplemental benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance); medical benefits effective the first of the month following hire (0.5 FTE not eligible for medical, eligible for all other benefits)
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited‑Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cascade contributing 5 % of gross earnings monthly after 6 months of employment (no match required)
• Reimbursement for Department of Health licensure renewals and other required certifications (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.)