DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 2

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking skilled Registered Nurses to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in a supportive environment. You will guide a dedicated team, implement treatment plans, and ensure high-quality patient care. With opportunities for shift differentials and premium pay for on-site work, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in psychiatric care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values equity and social justice in healthcare.

Benefits

Free ORCA card for transportation

Shift differentials

Premium pay for on-site work

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State RN license to practice.
• Experience in psychiatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments, ensuring patient safety.
• Lead group activities and participate in patient care planning.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Valid Washington State RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse 2

At Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH), we’re seeking passionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RN2) to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional psychiatric and medical care. Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health treats civilly committed patients and other populations served by DSHS. Civil patients have been committed to treatment by the court system and referred to state psychiatric care for treatment and rehabilitation. State treatment facilities prepare civil patients for eventual discharge back into our communities.

This is an opportunity to lead, advocate, and change lives in an environment where your skills and compassion directly impact those in need.

In this role, you will guide a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient receives compassionate, evidence-based care. Working in our Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery Center, you’ll be responsible for making critical care decisions, implementing treatment plans, and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-impact setting and believe in patient-centered care, we want to hear from you.

Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. King County employees are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Some of what you'll do:

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all patient care provided.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in the absence of the LPN.
• Educate patients and families regarding medication, treatment plans, behavior interventions.
• 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.

Who should apply?

Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

Interested? Apply today.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact [e-mail] and reference job number 03148.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.