DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse

DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 2

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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 treats civilly committed patients served by DSHS. Civil patients are committed to treatment by the court system and referred to state psychiatric care for rehabilitation. State treatment facilities prepare civil patients for discharge back into the community.

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

• 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, and 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.

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential. Opportunities performed on‑site at least three days a week may earn an additional 5% premium pay. King County employees may receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. The anticipated shift is Graveyard:
Week 1:
Sun – Wed – Thu 18:30 – 07:00
Week 2:
Mon – Tue – Sat 18:30 – 07:00

Email the recruiter gi.gov and reference job number 09079.

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.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, staff training, and more.

The role offers shift differentials for evening and night work, with eligibility for additional premium pay for on‑site work. The position is full‑time with a standard full‑time salary plus benefits.