DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 3

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DSHS OHBH - Registered Nurse 3
Join the team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) and become a champion for mental health in our community. We are hiring a part-time Registered Nurse 3 (RN3) to oversee the staffing of Registered Nurse 2s (RN2s), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs). In this role, you will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care, hospital policies, and DSHS administrative guidelines while managing multiple wards throughout the hospital.

This part-time RN3 position supports the graveyard shift from 1830 to 0700 on Sundays and Mondays.

About OHBH
Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health in Tukwila, Washington, is a 74-bed state-operated facility acquired by DSHS in 2023 to expand access to psychiatric care. Serving civilly committed patients, OHBH provides evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatric, nursing, rehabilitation, and social work professionals. With a focus on stabilization and recovery, OHBH helps patients manage mental health symptoms and prepare for a successful transition back into the community.



Some of what you'll do:

• Supervise and support staff by applying your knowledge, skills, and leadership to facilitate positive change in diverse patient populations.
• Manage nursing staff assignments on patient care wards, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Audit care delivery to maintain compliance with Nursing Standards and CMS conditions of participation.
• Participate in Treatment Team Huddle and Evaluation & Treatment Conferences (ETCs), advocating for nursing needs.
• Conduct patient assessment using the Daily Nursing Assessment Tool in Wellsky.
• Managing timecards of staff assigned.
• Evaluate performance of direct reports annually
• Engage in hospital-wide initiatives by actively participating in staffing committees, unit workgroups, and labor partner meetings.
• Communicate policy updates to ensure staff stays informed about changes in hospital policies and nursing care standards.
• Foster staff development and accountability by providing guidance and taking appropriate action per CBAs, hospital policies, and Nursing Standards of Care.

Who should apply?
Individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington and graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing

AND

• Two years of professional nursing experience

OR

• An equivalent combination education and/or experience

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of supervisory and teaching techniques in healthcare
• Expertise in professional nursing principles and specialized areas (e.g., mental health, infection control)
• Familiarity with community resources and medication reactions
• Ability to apply nursing principles and clinical judgment in patient care
• Strong leadership skills to supervise, teach, and support staff development
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with others

Additional information:

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• 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.

Interested?
Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information
• Copies of any relevant certifications or licenses obtained

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #02821.

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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