DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 2
State of Washington, Medical Lake, WA, United States
DSHS ESH - Registered Nurse 2
Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is hiring 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. In addition to working with psychiatric patients within our Adult, Forensic, and Geriatric units, we are seeking RNs with empathy, patience, and flexibility to work with patients diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. The Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) ward is a fast‑paced environment with many de‑escalation opportunities to assist those patients on their road to recovery. We can serve folks suffering a variety of diagnoses that can limit their adaptive, coping, and learning abilities. Eastern State Hospital hosts both the Eastlake and Westlake campuses. We are a 375‑bed in‑patient psychiatric hospital serving adults and are accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Some of what you'll do:
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
Knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:
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
We are interested in applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Possess a valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or a compact RN license that allows practice in Washington State.
Additional information:
We are offering full‑time, part‑time, all shifts, and on‑call opportunities.
On‑call employees are expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, all weekends and all holidays. We will also consider two 12 hour shifts per week depending on business needs.
Evening and Night shifts include a $1.50 per hour shift differential, $2.50 per hour shift premium and an 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.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00800.
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 or 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.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is hiring 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. In addition to working with psychiatric patients within our Adult, Forensic, and Geriatric units, we are seeking RNs with empathy, patience, and flexibility to work with patients diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. The Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) ward is a fast‑paced environment with many de‑escalation opportunities to assist those patients on their road to recovery. We can serve folks suffering a variety of diagnoses that can limit their adaptive, coping, and learning abilities. Eastern State Hospital hosts both the Eastlake and Westlake campuses. We are a 375‑bed in‑patient psychiatric hospital serving adults and are accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Some of what you'll do:
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
Knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:
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
We are interested in applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Possess a valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or a compact RN license that allows practice in Washington State.
Additional information:
We are offering full‑time, part‑time, all shifts, and on‑call opportunities.
On‑call employees are expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, all weekends and all holidays. We will also consider two 12 hour shifts per week depending on business needs.
Evening and Night shifts include a $1.50 per hour shift differential, $2.50 per hour shift premium and an 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.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00800.
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 or 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.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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