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 11 holidays a year. Please see our position listed below.

Community Health Nurse (Temporary, Kennewick)

This temporary, full-time position supports clinical services at the Health Engagement Hub. The emphasis is on supporting individuals through a variety of settings as they themselves transition between systems of care. This position's hourly compensation ranges from $38.46--$46.50. This position also qualifies for a $1,000 bonus paid after the first month of service.

Our clinical setting includes working with a small care team and other prevention and counseling staff.

Duties:

• Understand and adhere to ethics rules and standards for opioid treatment nurse case managers set by Blue Mountain Heart to Heart
• Ensure confidentiality of all BMHTH clients, current and former
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete reporting on cases in EHR systems and in clients' paper files, subject to regular review by the supervisor and/or Executive Director or their designee
• Work productively with fellow team members, clinic staff, counselors, case managers, facility corrections staff, and with outside partners, for the wellbeing of clients
• Attend regular 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 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, unencumbered
• Bachelor's degree level of RN preferred; or 3-5 years experience in nursing with an Associate's degree
• Bilingual candidates preferred

To apply, email Crystal at c.chi@bmh2h.org with a resume and a cover letter.

Blue Mountain Heart to Heart is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Walla Walla, WA. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our statement of nondiscrimination reads: Eligibility for employment and advancement or promotion and entitlement to benefits accruing there from shall be without regard to race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.