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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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DSHS Maple Lane Registered Nurse 2

State of Washington

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Fresh

Location

Washington, 98504

Salary

$7,304 - $11,976

per month

Closes

January 20, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a registered nurse at a new behavioral health treatment center in Washington state, where you'll provide hands-on care to patients with mental health issues, help them learn daily skills, and work with a team to support their recovery and return to community life.

It's ideal for nurses who enjoy working in mental health settings, collaborating with others, and making a real difference in patients' lives through education and crisis management.

The role involves direct patient interaction in a supportive, innovative environment focused on smaller, community-oriented facilities.

Key Requirements

  • Valid Washington State Registered Nurse license (or ability to obtain by start date)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
  • Experience working with individuals diagnosed with behavioral health illnesses preferred
  • Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team for patient care planning and evaluation
  • Skills in monitoring behavior, de-escalating crises, and managing emergencies
  • Proficiency in assessing patients, administering medications, and documenting care plans

Full Job Description

DSHS Maple Lane Registered Nurse

Join our team as aRegistered Nurse 2at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Maple Lane, near Centralia, WA.

Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Laneoffers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis.

Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care.

Treating residents in smaller facilities, we help them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.

Maple Lane is a key business unit of DSHS's Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration, where our dedicated staff offers patients enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community.

This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.

As an RN2, you provide primary nursing care to residents within the facility and collaboratively work with the treatment team in the delivery of care as documented in the integrated treatment plan.

You will work directly with residents, program staff, agency partners, and community stakeholders. Each team member contributes to the patient's rehabilitation.

Additional Information:

  • 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
  • Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate

Pleaseindicateyour preferences in the Supplemental Questions.

Some of what you'll do

  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care
  • Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
  • Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations
  • Participate in the management of behavioral health and medical emergencies
  • Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition
  • Administer medications and treatments
  • Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients

Who should apply

  • Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license by the start of employment
  • Preferred but not required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • One year working as an RN
  • Experience working with people who have been diagnosed with behavioral health illness


Interested? Apply today.

Why Join Us?
We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness.

See why people like you choose careers at DSHS:

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 sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call Talent Acquisition 360-725-5810 and reference job number 00285.

Additional 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 vehicleWashington 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-washington-5196122