Registered Nurse - Snoqualmie Job Snoqualmie area,Washington USA,Nursing

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN3)

Job Type: Full Time – Non-Permanent (appointment expected to last up to six (6) months.)

Location:Snoqualmie, WA

Closes: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

Salary:$98,724.00 - $161,796 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in on-site 24/7 facilities. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Registered Nurse 3 to oversee the delivery of health care services to youth in a secure juvenile rehabilitation setting. This position provides advanced clinical nursing care, supervises nursing and allied health staff, and ensures compliance with professional, legal, and accreditation standards. Help maintain the high standards expected of a Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facility and join the dedicated team at Echo Glen Children’s Center.

Some

of what you will do:

Ensure health assessments, physical exams, and immunizations are completed within required timelines.
Oversee medication administration processes, including controlled substances.
Monitor infection control, chronic disease programs, and outbreak response.
Develop, update, and implement nursing policies and procedures.
Maintain staffing schedules and approve leave.
Conduct evaluations and corrective action.
Respond to facility medical emergencies, including trauma, overdose, or acute illness.
Serve as a resource to staff in crisis situations.
Coordinate off-site care and specialty referrals, and transport youth for medical care as needed.
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and integrate reentry-focused health care planning.

Required qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND a valid Washington State Registered Nurse License.

AND

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience, including supervisory experience.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
Correctional, public health, behavioral health, or adolescent health care experience.
Knowledge of NCCHC standards and juvenile rehabilitation operations.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a criminal history and national fingerprint background check, and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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