We care about your working environment, especially in these challenging times. BMHTH commits to a healthy work/home balance and understands that the conditions of serving stigmatized patient populations are more than challenging right now. As a nonprofit, we are mission-focused on improving individual and community public health. We want you to feel fulfilled as a staff member, not burn out. All permanent positions over 20 hours weekly come with health insurance and a 10 percent benefit payment toward certain programs, including retirement accounts, 529 tuition savings plans, and/or child care service expenses. All full-time positions accrue 160 hours of personal time annually, and receive 12 holidays a year. Please see our positions listed below.

Nurse (Walla Walla Jail and BMHTH Clinic, split duty)

This permanent, full-time position supports clinical services at the Walla Walla County Adult Jail and at the Health Engagement Hub in the community. This floating duty will have scheduled hours at both sites and may also have some limited monthly hours on the mobile clinic. The emphasis is on supporting individuals through a variety of settings as they themselves transition between systems of care. This position qualifies for all BMHTH benefits and hourly compensation ranges from $43 -- $45.50.

While at the jail, this position works directly with a medical assistant who helps with medication passes, and under the supervision of a physician assistant and supervising physician. The WWCJ offers daily buprenorphine dosing, and three medication passes a day. Corrections officers provide support during nursing assessments and as needed. Sick calls are once to twice a week, and the nurse must meet all statutory requirements for care.

Duties:

• Understand and adhere to ethics rules and standards for opioid treatment nurse case managers set by the State of Washington , and/or Blue Mountain Heart to Heart (BMHTH)
• Ensure confidentiality of all WWCJ clients, current and former Provide nursing and medical care as required after booking and as needed, reaching out for assistance when needed, and as proactively as possible
• Provide one week of on-call support per month (with additional compensation provided by level of support)
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete reporting on cases in WWCJ systems and in clients' paper files, subject to regular review by the supervisor and/or Executive Director or their designee Work productively with facility corrections staff, fellow team members, and with outside partners, for the wellbeing of clients
• Work effectively with BMHTH on- site case manager who can provide non-medical support for clients Attend weekly WWCJ staff update meetings and be prepared to speak about the nursing and medical activities Attend case management and project-related training as requested and required by state or county authorities and/or BMHTH

Expectations:

• Timely reporting to work Clear written and oral communication with supervisor, coworkers, clients, and contract holders
• Excellent boundaries with clients, colleagues, and partners
• Regular contact with clients as part of a longer-term plan for their empowerment On-time, accurate, and complete paperwork support for clients in the form of case notes, applications for services, and paper file requirements "No surprises" communication Active engagement in client issues and needs Initiative taking in continuing education and project-specific training

Qualifications:

• Active nursing credential, may be encumbered but must allow for all required activities to be conducted by the employee
• Bachelor's degree level of RN preferred; or 3-5 years experience in nursing with an Associate's degree
• Bilingual candidates preferred

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Crystal Chi at c.chi@b