Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Outpatient)

Lourdes Health; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Income protection insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lourdes Health in Pasco, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health in Outpatient settings. This full-time, day-shift role involves managing a high-volume caseload, coordinating medication management with providers, and delivering evidence-based care to patients across the behavioral health continuum.

You will assess, educate, and support patients, document accurately, and participate in a collaborative team that values work-life balance and professional growth within Lifepoint

Qualifications

• Current Washington RN license or Compact License with WA endorsement (PSOR rules apply)
• ADN from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume outpatient behavioral health caseload.
• Coordinate medication management and treatment plans with providers.
• Assess, educate, and support patients throughout their behavioral health journey.
• Triage patient concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care and referrals with accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Autonomy

English communication

Clinical software navigation

Skills Competency Checklist

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

EMR software

Clinical software systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health (Outpatient)

Job Type

Full-time | Day Shift

Wage Scale

$42.09 - $77.43 per hour

Schedule

Days (8a-5p), 5x8, Monday-Friday

About Lourdes Health

Your experience matters Lourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Outpatient Behavioral Health team

Our Outpatient Behavioral Health team, of experienced psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff, work together to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment across the continuum of behavioral health services. As part of our comprehensive Behavioral Health program, you'll be connected to a robust continuum of care that includes 32 licensed inpatient psychiatric beds, 16 licensed residential crisis triage beds, and 10 residential home beds. This role offers a high level of autonomy, managing a caseload of 100+ patients and partnering closely with providers to support medication management and ongoing treatment plans. We foster a supportive culture built on collaboration, effective communication, professional growth, and work-life balance.

How you'll contribute

• Manage a high-volume caseload of outpatient behavioral health patients.
• Partner with providers to coordinate medication management and treatment plans.
• Assess, educate, and support patients throughout their behavioral health journey.
• Triage patient concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care and referrals while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement (if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins), and possess an Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred.
• Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of behavioral health care nursing experience required.

Skills

• Candidates must be comfortable working autonomously in a highly independent outpatient setting.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90days of hire.

About our Health System

Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement

Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.