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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 2

State of Washington

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Fresh

Location

Washington, 98504

Salary

$7,304 - $11,976

per month

Closes

March 17, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a registered nurse at a state behavioral health facility in Washington, where you'll provide psychiatric and medical care to patients committed by the courts, helping them recover and prepare for community reintegration.

You'll lead a team, make care decisions, administer treatments, educate patients, and ensure a safe environment during evening and night shifts.

It's ideal for compassionate nurses who enjoy high-impact work in mental health and thrive in dynamic team settings.

Key Requirements

  • Valid Washington State license as a registered professional nurse
  • Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing
  • Ability to administer medications, treatments, and draw blood
  • Skills in patient assessment, education, and documentation
  • Leadership in interdisciplinary teams and group activities
  • Availability for graveyard shifts (evening/night, rotating schedule)
  • Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based care, and social justice

Full Job Description

DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 2

At Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH), we’re seeking passionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RN2) to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional psychiatric and medical care.

Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health treats civilly committed patients and other populations served by DSHS.

Civil patients have been committed to treatment by the court system and referred to state psychiatric care for treatment and rehabilitation.

State treatment facilities prepare civil patients for eventual discharge back into our communities.

This is an opportunity to lead, advocate, and change lives in an environment where your skills and compassion directly impact those in need.

In this role, you will guide a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient receives compassionate, evidence-based care.

Working in our Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery Center, you’ll be responsible for making critical care decisions, implementing treatment plans, and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-impact setting and believe in patient-centered care, we want to hear from you.

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.

The anticipated shift is Graveyard.

Week 1: Sun - Wed - Thurs 18:30 - 07:00

Week 2: Tue - Fri - Sat 18:30 - 07:00


Some of what you'll do:
  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all patient care provided.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in the absence of the LPN.
  • Draw Blood.
  • Educate patients and families regarding medication, treatment plans, behavior interventions.
  • Report and document significant changes in patient condition.
  • Prepare shift change report.
  • Monitor patients' safety and initiate interventions to prevent harm.
  • Lead and co-lead group activities on the ward.
  • Sign off patient movements.
  • Perform nursing admission assessment.


Who should apply?:

Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

Interested? Apply today.

Questions? Email the recruiter at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01811.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-washington-5257077