DSHS Steilacoom Registered Nurse 2 - RN

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay on-site 3+ days/week

Orca Card transportation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse 2 for the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit in Pierce County. The role provides psychiatric and medical care to adults in competency restoration services, supporting recovery and growth through collaboration with clinicians.

As an RN 2, you will educate patients and families, document changes, and contribute to an interdisciplinary team.

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 the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all patient care provided.
• Educate patients and families regarding medication, 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

RN License WA

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse 2

Bring your professional skill, sound judgment, and compassion to the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit. We provide psychiatric and medical care to adults receiving competency restoration services. The work here is purposeful. You'll help residents regain stability, strengthen communication and coping skills, and prepare them to move forward in the legal process.

Description

Bring your professional skill, sound judgment, and compassion to the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit. We provide psychiatric and medical care to adults receiving competency restoration services. The work here is purposeful. You'll help residents regain stability, strengthen communication and coping skills, and prepare them to move forward in the legal process.

As a Registered Nurse 2, you’ll collaborate with behavioral health professionals, social workers, and clinicians who share your commitment to high-quality care. Every shift offers the chance to use your clinical expertise in meaningful ways, which support residents through recovery, change, and growth.

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. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

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.
• Educate patients and families regarding medication, 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Professionals with a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and have one year of professional nursing experience or college level nursing education.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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 #08477.

Supplemental Information

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.

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