On-Call Psychiatric RN — Day & Night Shifts

Compass Health; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) on-call for triage facilities in Washington. The role provides direct nursing services, supports treatment teams, and ensures safe, high-quality clinical care with leadership in the absence of managers.

The position requires a Washington RN license, 2 years psychiatric nursing, ability to obtain MHP within 30 days, and First Aid/CPR cert. On-call with both day and night shifts; wage ranges from $58.46 to $99.11 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time psychiatric nursing experience.
• Ability to obtain Mental Health Professional (MHP) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer injectable and oral psychiatric medications as prescribed by physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of clients' mental and physical health status.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team and participate as a member of the medical staff.
• Communicate with primary clinicians regarding medication compliance, side effects, and response.
• Administer medications, monitor client responses, and provide individualized medication education.
• Stock, order, and maintain medications and medical supplies; coordinate with external pharmacies as needed.
• Conduct medication education groups and 1:1 teaching sessions with clients as appropriate.
• Take and process medication orders and refills in collaboration with prescribers.
• Provide nursing assessment and physical care, including monitoring vital signs, reviewing labs, and tracking client weight.
• Complete nursing documentation, transcribe provider orders, and ensure continuity of care through accurate charting.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing, medical, and first aid interventions.
• Maintain medication samples and ensure compliance with storage and handling protocols.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct consistent with Compass Health policies, state law, and regulatory standards.
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Uphold Compass Health's Strategic Intention, Core Values, and Core Competencies.

Skills

RN license WA

Psychiatric nursing

MHP certification within 30 days

First Aid & CPR

EMR proficiency

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication

Background check

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Compass Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) on-call for triage facilities in Washington. The role provides direct nursing services, supports treatment teams, and ensures safe, high-quality clinical care with leadership in the absence of managers.

The position requires a Washington RN license, 2 years psychiatric nursing, ability to obtain MHP within 30 days, and First Aid/CPR cert. On-call with both day and night shifts; wage ranges from $58.46 to $99.11 per hour depending on experience.