RN or LPN - Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Are you a compassionate and dedicated LPN/RN looking for an exciting opportunity in an emerging field to make a difference in patients' lives? We are seeking a qualified LPN/RN to join our team in either Bellevue or Seattle. As the leading provider of ketamine infusion therapy in the PNW, we are committed to providing innovative treatments and exceptional patient care. Our clinics continue to grow rapidly!

We offer competitive salary, paid vacation, sick pay, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K matching, and a great work /life balance.

Who we are:

Northwest Ketamine Clinics is the first and largest free standing ketamine infusion clinic in the Pacific Northwest. We are a family owned, nurse practitioner led clinic, and operate on core values of compassion, integrity, and clinical excellence.

Ketamine infusion is consistently shown to have significant and rapid success in reducing and even eliminating the symptoms of Major Depression, Chronic Pain, PTSD, Anxiety and other difficult to treat conditions.

"Ketamine, given intravenously, might be the most important breakthrough in antidepressant treatment in decades." Thomas Insel, former director National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Who We Need:

We are seeking compassionate LPN's (Licensed Practical Nurse) and RN's to join our team. The position will involve administering low dose ketamine infusions in a warm, supporting environment. This is a great opportunity to combine clinical nursing and mental health nursing in a way that offers both personal and professional fulfillment.

We have 8 hour, 10 hour shifts, and also open positions for Saturday and evening shifts. Availability to also work at other locations to cover for vacations if needed is highly valued but not required. We are looking for nurses who want to stay with us for a long time and contribute to our team in a way that helps build unity, expertise, and camaraderie among our staff.

Who You are:

As a key player in the success of our clinic, you will work under the direction of the ARNP on site, and will work within established protocols and guidelines starting IV’s, monitoring patients, and providing infusions. Patient care ratio is largely 1:1, with occasional need for supporting additional patients. Clinical care is only part of the job - developing relationships with our patients and supporting them on their journey to wellness is equally important to success in this role.

Duties/ responsibilities overview:

• Start IVs
• Administer infusions per protocol, under the direction of the CRNA or ARNP
• Monitoring of patients during infusions
• Documentation of patient care
• Patient education and follow-up (including follow-up phone calls)
• Ensure patient safety and safe work environment
• Provide supportive, safe environment for our patients

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• 2 years nursing experience preferred
• Active, unrestricted Washington State LPN or RN license
• Psychiatric or mental health nursing could be helpful but not required
• IV skills
• Essential traits: compassion, humility, strong work ethic, positive attitude, honesty, ability to get along with others, integrity, wisdom, and emotional intelligence.
• High attention to detail
• Sound personal judgment and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward patients, treating them with respect and compassion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• ACLS certification is a plus
• Exceptional patient / customer service skills

Hourly Pay: DOE

For more information and to schedule an interview, please send your resume with a cover letter, and complete the assessment found at the following link:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/uO4/d1ccb14d-bb35-4ca3-94e4-594958d8d83c?type=candidateba

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you help cover if needed at our other locations (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue)
• Are you interested in working Saturdays and/or evenings?
• How many hours a week are you looking for?
• Please rate your skill level in placing IV’s between 1 and 10, (10 being highly experienced / skilled.)
• Are you an LPN or RN?
• What salary range are you looking for?
• Please fill out this quick 5 minute assessment that determines your working style:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/uO4/d1ccb14d-bb35-4ca3-94e4-594958d8d83c?type=candidateba

Experience:

• LPN/RN: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $45