Behavioral Health RN II — Compassionate Care Leader

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for on-site work

Orca Card transportation

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse 2 for the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit to provide competent psychiatric and medical care to adults in competency restoration services.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, guide residents through recovery, and document changes while ensuring safety and quality care across shifts, including potential premium pay for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing; at least one year of professional nursing experience or college-level nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, behavior interventions, and cottage programs.
• Report and document significant changes in patient condition.
• Prepare shift change report.
• Monitor patients’ safety and initiate interventions to prevent harm.
• Lead and co-lead group activities on the ward.
• Sign off patient movements.
• Perform nursing admission assessment.

Skills

Licensed RN in WA

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse 2 for the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit to provide competent psychiatric and medical care to adults in competency restoration services.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, guide residents through recovery, and document changes while ensuring safety and quality care across shifts, including potential premium pay for on-site work.