Unit Clerk
Evaluation & Treatment Facility | Everett, WA

Shift: On-Call (typical shifts are 7: 00am-7: 30 or 7: 00pm-7: 30am)
Deliver Compassionate Care at the Center of Crisis Recovery
Compass Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Evaluation & Treatment (E& T) Facility in Everett. This is a vital opportunity to provide direct, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies in a highly supportive inpatient setting.
About the E& T Facility
Our 16-bed Evaluation & Treatment Facility offers inpatient services for adults detained under the Washington State Involuntary Treatment Act (RCW 71.05). 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-with the goal of restoring safety, dignity, and wellness.
What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Answers multiline phones, routing calls appropriately, and placing calls for patients all in an efficient, courteous manner.
• Coordinates new admissions by preparing patients chart, securing patients belongings and updating all relevant unit documents.
• Processes patient discharges by breaking down chart, creating and faxing discharge packets to appropriate parties and updating all relevant unit documents.
• Maintains daily census log by recording admissions and discharges to provide source of information for statistical reporting.
• Sends daily report to NSBHO regarding daily census.
• Greets and assists visitors and vendors in a professional manner.
• Maintains open charts by ensuring all signatures are completed, paperwork is updated and available.
• Communicates with Snohomish County Mental Health to coordinate medication notices and notifications of patient admits and discharges.
• Requests records from patients' outside providers including past hospitalizations.
• Prepares information packets for referrals to Western State Hospital and other facilities.
• Assists with direct care to meet the safety needs of patients and the facility. Assists patients with hygiene and clothing items. Triages patient requests and refers to the appropriate staff person and de-escalates patients as needed.
• Assists with inventory and putting supplies away when they are delivered.
• Communicates regularly with facilities department regarding any maintenance issues.
• Performs filing, photocopying, data entry, word processing, mail processing and general support as needed.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.
• Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health's HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health's Strategic Intention, Core Values and Core Competencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of related clerical experience.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings strongly preferred
• Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handler's Permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

Skills & Strengths

• Ability to perform clerical skills including word processing, filing, telephones and data entry.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems and accurate typing and word processing skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

Physical Requirements
The employee will be working in an acute care facility and must be able to physically participate in managing aggressive behavior from patients. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and use close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.
Why Join Compass Health?
For over 110 years, Compass Health has led behavioral health care in Western Washington. As the region'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.
What We Offer
Though on-call roles are not typically benefits-eligible, Compass Health full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to employees
• 16 days of paid vacation in your first year
• 12 sick days including a dedicated wellness day
• 13 paid holidays - including 2 personal choice days
• 403(b) retirement plan match up to 2% after one year
• Professional development funds and paid education leave
• A workplace culture that supports wellness, safety, and work/life balance

Join Us in Restoring Stability and Hope
If you'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.
Equal Opportunity
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting equity and inclusion regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

Behaviors

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well



Education

High School Diploma


Licenses & Certifications

Food Worker Card
CPR Certificiation
First Aid Certification
Drivers License