Medication Nurse - Evaluation & Treatment - Part-Time Swing Shift Nov 4, 2026 Ev

<strong>Compass Health is the region&rsquo;s 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.</strong>

Everett, WA 98201, USA

Compass Health

<strong>Compass Health is Northwest Washington&rsquo;s behavioral healthcare leader. We are a community-based healthcare agency, integrating behavioral health and medical care services to support clients and communities when and where they need us.</strong><br /><br /><strong>From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children&rsquo;s services, community education and much more, our non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.</strong> https://www.compasshealth.org/

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Part Time

DOE

Overview: <p><strong>Compass Health</strong> is seeking a skilled and dedicated <strong>Medication Nurse (LPN)</strong>&nbsp;to join our <strong>Evaluation &amp; Treatment (E&amp;T) Facility</strong> at the Marc Healing Center in Everett. This is a vital opportunity to provide direct, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies in a highly supportive inpatient setting.</p> <p><strong>About the E&amp;T Facility</strong></p> <p>Our 16-bed <strong>Evaluation &amp; Treatment Facility</strong> offers inpatient services for adults detained under the <strong>Washington State Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05)</strong>. Patients may be admitted for 72-hour involuntary holds or extended 14-day commitments. Our interdisciplinary team works together to stabilize, evaluate, and treat individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms&mdash;with the goal of restoring safety, dignity, and wellness.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>Though on-call roles are not typically benefits-eligible, Compass Health full-time benefits include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</strong> at no cost to employees</li> <li><strong>16 days of paid vacation</strong> in your first year</li> <li><strong>12 sick days</strong> including a dedicated <strong>wellness day</strong></li> <li><strong>13 paid holidays</strong> &ndash; including 2 personal choice days</li> <li><strong>403(b) retirement plan match</strong> up to 2% after one year</li> <li><strong>Professional development funds</strong> and <strong>paid education leave</strong></li> <li>A workplace culture that supports <strong>wellness, safety, and work/life balance</strong></li> </ul> <p><em>Benefits are pro-rated for part-time roles; on-call eligibility may vary based on hours worked.</em></p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Administers medication to clients in accordance with prescriptions from a psychiatric prescriber, monitors client responses to medication, and provides individualized medication education.</li> <li>Transcribes medication orders written by a prescriber.</li> <li>Participates as a member of the treatment team.</li> <li>Confers with treatment team on issues of medication compliance and response.</li> <li>Stocks and orders medications and medical supplies, and coordinates with external pharmacy as needed.</li> <li>Helps to maintain a therapeutic milieu.</li> <li>Conducts medication education groups as needed.</li> <li>Takes phone orders from providers for medications or other treatments.</li> <li>Performs ordered EKGs, blood draws and coordinates with outside lab.</li> <li>Responds to medical emergencies and performs appropriate nursing/medical and first aid interventions.</li> <li>Makes basic observations, gathers data and assists in identification of needs and problems relevant to the patients, collects specific data as directed, and communicates outcomes of the data collection process in a timely fashion to the appropriate supervising person.</li> <li>Contributes to the development of approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.</li> <li>Reports outcomes of care to the registered nurse or supervising health care provider.</li> <li>Assists in health teaching of patients and provides routine health information and instruction recognizing individual differences.</li> <li>Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.</li> <li>Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.</li> <li>Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.</li> <li>Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health&rsquo;s HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.</li> <li>Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health&rsquo;s Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li><strong>Current Washington State LPN license.</strong></li> <li><strong>2 years' experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings</strong> strongly preferred.</li> <li><strong>Current First Aid &amp; CPR certification</strong> and <strong>Food Handler&rsquo;s Permit</strong>, or ability to obtain within 90 days.</li> <li>Must be able to pass a <strong>criminal background check</strong> (may include DSHS verification).</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of <strong>medication</strong> use and <strong>potential side effects</strong>.</li> <li>Thorough knowledge of nursing issues pertaining to the patient population served in the program along with thorough understanding of the nursing process and <strong>intervention strategies</strong> used to address these issues.</li> <li>Thorough <strong>knowledge of involuntary commitment laws</strong>.</li> <li>Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.</li> <li>Demonstrated <strong>organizational skills</strong> and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.</li> <li>General computer proficiency, including the ability to <strong>utilize electronic medical record systems</strong>.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work takes place in a <strong>secure inpatient setting</strong> with moderate to high noise levels.</li> <li>Must be able to <strong>assist in managing aggressive behavior</strong> as part of crisis response.</li> <li>Requires standing, sitting, walking, talk, use close vision, and <strong>physical engagement throughout 6-hour shifts.</strong></li> <li>Occasional lifting/movement of up to 20 lbs.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Why Join Compass Health?</strong></p> <p>For over <strong>110 years</strong>, Compass Health has led behavioral health care in Western Washington. As the region&rsquo;s largest non-profit provider, we serve diverse communities with a full continuum of outpatient, residential, and inpatient care. Our team-centered, mission-driven approach ensures that every staff member has opportunities to grow and thrive.<br /><br /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Join Us in Restoring Stability and Hope</strong></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re a licensed nurse seeking a flexible opportunity in a highly collaborative inpatient environment, we invite you to apply today and join us in making a meaningful difference.</p>