Charge Nurse (Full Time, .9 Nights)

Connections Health Solutions
Kirkland, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have psychiatric or behavioral health experience and some leadership background.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with psychiatric experience and leadership background in behavioral health settings
    — “At least 3-5 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience”
  • Professionals who thrive in a physician-led, data-driven model of care delivery
    — “our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise”

Things to consider

  • Mandatory vaccination policy is a critical requirement for employment
    — “The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated”
  • The role involves physical interventions and requires strength and stamina
    — “Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally”
  • Candidates must complete credentialing tasks within required timeframes
    — “Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with crisis de-escalation and regulatory compliance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and can de-escalate potentially aggressive situations”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage staff and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
    — “Collaborates with other members of the Multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth flow of admissions, discharges, and transfers”
  • Showcase your leadership experience and your ability to train and orient new staff
    — “Assists with training and orientation of new staff and oversees assigned duties of staff”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment processes and JCAHO/OMFL standards
    — “Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment processes”
  • Include your experience with patient restraint techniques and safety protocols in your application materials
    — “Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • patient care coordination
  • staff training
Typical background
registered nursecharge nurse

Skills & requirements

Required

NursingCrisis InterventionDe-escalationTrainingDocumentation

Preferred

Team ManagementQuality Assurance

Stack & domain

NursingCrisis InterventionDe-escalationTrainingOrientationTeamworkAccountabilityCompassionGraceIntentionBehavioral HealthCrisis CareRecovery-oriented Treatment

About the role

Original posting from Connections Health Solutions via Greenhouse

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. 

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. 

Earn More with Shift Differentials

Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:

+$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights

+$6/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights

+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You'll Do:

The Charge Nurse oversees the operation, organization, and flow of recipients through the unit; including but not limited to, delegating nursing assignments, overseeing admissions, transfers, and discharges. Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and can de-escalate potentially aggressive situations.  Assists with training and orientation of new staff and oversees 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 with 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 ensure a smooth flow of admissions, discharges, and transfers.  

Ensures coverage for any 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 a Registered Nurse through the Washington State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege 

American Heart Association BLS 

Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques

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

Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

Physical Requirements

Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight)

Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment

Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior

It would be great if you had:

Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience  

Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment processes 

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing  

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

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

Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

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

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.

Kirkland, Washington Pay Range$61.50—$71 USD 

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.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please note:

Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.

We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.

We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com  to verify its authenticity before responding.

Source: Connections Health Solutions careers (Greenhouse)

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