DSHS ESH Registered Nurse

DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 2

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is growing, and we’re looking for Registered Nurses! As part of our behavioral health team, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to person-centered care, trauma-informed practices, and long-term recovery.

Located in Medical Lake, Washington, Eastern State Hospital serves individuals with complex behavioral health needs in a secure, therapeutic environment. Your nursing expertise will be critical in stabilizing individuals, improving their health, and supporting their journey toward community reintegration. If you’re a nurse who thrives on collaboration, values compassion, and wants to make every shift count, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: We are offering full-time, part-time, all shifts, and on-call. On Call employees are expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, all weekends and all holidays. We will consider two 12 hour shifts per week depending on business needs.

Evening and Night shifts may include a $1.50 per hour shift differential, $2.50 per hour shift premium and additional $4.00 per hour for hours worked Friday Midnight through Sunday Midnight.

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.

Want to know more about Eastern State Hospital? Click on the video below to meet staff, take a virtual tour, and explore your career.

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care
• Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications
• Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de‑escalate high‑risk situations
• Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies
• Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition
• Administer medications and treatments
• Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients

• Valid Washington State license or compact RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and have at least one year of professional nursing experience or college level nursing education.

• Clinical judgment – You make sound decisions based on assessment findings and treatment goals
• Communication – You clearly share information with patients, peers, and health care providers to support effective care
• De‑escalation skills – You respond calmly and professionally during high‑stress or crisis situations
• Trauma-informed mindset – You recognize how trauma affects behavior and tailor your approach accordingly
• Cultural humility – You support equity and inclusion by acknowledging and respecting individual lived experiences
• Teamwork – You contribute to a collaborative and supportive treatment culture

Email the recruiter gi.gov and reference job number 07641.

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.

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.

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