DSHS Lake Burien Registered Nurse

DSHS Lake Burien – Registered Nurse 2

Join our team as a Registered Nurse 2 at Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of youth in a residential treatment setting. In this role, you will independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while addressing each resident's medical and psychiatric needs. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, document services in accordance with professional nursing standards, and help create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and positive outcomes.

Some of what you'll do:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care to meet residents' medical and behavioral health needs.
• Conduct nursing assessments, sick call, and monitor residents' physical and mental health, documenting observations and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments, assist with examinations and procedures, and ensure safe medication management in accordance with physician orders.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians, behavioral health providers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide patient advocacy, education, rehabilitation support, and admission, transfer, and discharge services while promoting a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards, infection prevention practices, facility policies, and quality assurance initiatives to support safe, effective care.
• Serve as a clinical resource by collaborating with staff, participating in treatment team meetings, and helping maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, standards of practice, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to assess patient conditions, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide safe, effective nursing care.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health, infection prevention, emergency response, and therapeutic treatment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to accurately document assessments, treatments, and patient progress while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and delivering compassionate care in a residential treatment environment.

Who should apply? We're looking for professionals who have one of the following:

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND one year of professional nursing experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note:

Applicants must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

This position's work schedule alternates every week:

• Week 1:
  Sunday
  - Tuesday (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Wednesday (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Week 2:
  Sunday
  - Tuesday (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)

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.

About Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility The Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility (LBTCF) is a newly developed therapeutic program operated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Health Care Authority. Located in a staff-secure, youth-focused facility in Burien, LBTCF serves youth ages 13 to 17 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and co-occurring behavioral health needs.

The program provides whole-person, trauma-informed care using adapted evidence-based therapies and a person-centered approach that emphasizes strength-building, skill development, and family engagement. With space for up to 12 participants, LBTCF is designed to stabilize youth in crisis and support their successful transition to a home or community-based setting.

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna a.gov and reference job number #05781.