DSHS YVS Registered Nurse 2 - RN

State of Washington$87K — $143K *
Selah, WA 98942In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program
  • At least one year of professional nursing experience or equivalent college education
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Strong clinical skills and sound judgment
  • Excellent communication and empathetic listening abilities
  • Flexibility to adapt to varying shifts and schedules

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Assess and report any changes in patient condition
  • Communicate health updates to family members and care teams
  • Accurate charting of medications and treatment in EHR
  • Document and implement physician orders accurately
  • Record observations and health updates in clinical records
  • Assist in various units as needed
  • Respond to emergency situations effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance for employees and families
  • Annual paid leave including holidays and personal holidays
  • Accrual of paid sick leave each month
  • Participation in the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Access to employee wellness programs and other insurance options
Full Job Description
Salary : $87,648.00 - $143,712.00 Annually
Location : Yakima County - Selah, WA
Job Type: Various Job Types
Job Number: 2025-07651
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Opening Date: 11/01/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Registered Nurse 2
Residential Habilitation Center, are hiring multiple Registered Nurses to provide compassionate and skilled care for adults with developmental disabilities in a supported living setting. Your work will help people live healthier, more comfortable lives-often in ways they can't easily ask for themselves.

You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes doctors, therapists, caregivers, and other nurses who all share the same goal: giving people the dignity, safety, and support they deserve. The individuals you'll care for may have complex health needs and communicate in different ways, so we're looking for someone who can listen closely, think clearly, and act with empathy.

This role is for someone who's ready to bring clinical skill, sound judgment, and strong communication to a meaningful environment. If you're someone who pays attention and wants to help others thrive, we'd love to see your application.
Please note: We have multiple shifts/schedules available. In the application, you will be asked which shifts you would like to be considered for.
Night shift: 9:30PM - 6AM, Swing shift: 1:30PM - 10pm, and on-call.

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.

Some of what you will do
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a doctor or nurse practitioner. Examples of treatments; enteral feedings, respiratory therapy, skin care and bowel care, IM injections, etc.
  • Assess any change in condition and report concerns to the doctor, nurse practitioner, or supervisor.
  • Speak with family members/guardians and care teams to share health updates.
  • Chart medications, treatments, and health details in the clinical record/Electronic Health Record (EHR) accurately.
  • Correctly document, transcribe and implement verbal and telephone physicians orders.
  • Record your observations and any important health updates about residents in their clinical record.
  • Help in different units around campus when assigned.
  • Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Who should apply?

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.
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 or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 07651
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 (360) 725-5810. 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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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025
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Please list your WA State RN license number or your out-of-state RN license number along with the name of the state.When do you expect to receive your RN license, if you don't currently have one?
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Please select which shifts you would like to be considered for (select all that apply):
  • Night Shift: 9:30PM - 6AM
  • Swing Shift: 1:30PM - 10PM
  • On call
  • Other shifts as they become available

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