JOB DESCRIPTION
Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full- Time | 3x12s | Day Shift
Wage scale: $42.55- $57.45 per hour
Department/Unit Summary
Join our supportive team in a beautifully designed 20-bed Behavioral Health unit, where compassion and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do. As a Behavioral Health RN, you will provide both general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for the treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric illnesses, and emotional disorders.
Our team fosters a positive learning environment where nurses are encouraged to expand their behavioral health expertise, develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients, and grow professionally. If you're passionate about helping patients navigate their recovery journey and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
How you’ll contribute
- Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
- Will oversee and supervise the shift
- Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
- Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
- Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
- RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
- RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
- Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
- Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state of Washington RN or Compact RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- BLS
- One year of experience preferred
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
- New Graduates also welcome to apply!
