DSHS CSTC Registered Nurse 2

Join our team as a Registered Nurse to empower children and teens on their road to recovery and fulfilled life at the Child Study and Treatment Center.

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient's with severe behavioral and mental health needs.
• Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications as well as educating patient's and families regarding medication, treatment plans, behavior interventions, and cottage programs.
• Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations as well as monitoring patient's safety and initiate interventions to prevent harm.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Recognize triggers and early signs of physical and emotional distress in patients.
• Formulate and update therapeutic treatment plans, monthly nursing summaries, and consultations.
• Attend interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings and patient rounds.
• Provide age-appropriate biopsychosocial care to patients, based upon the current treatment plan.
• Transport and accompany patients off-campus for specialty medical care.

• A valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• One year of professional nursing experience
• Equivalent education/experience

• Orca Card for transportation needs
• Additional 5% premium pay for on-site work
• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account for healthcare expenses
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security and Medicare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and personal holiday
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Leave sharing
• Parental leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave without pay

The State of Washington is committed to providing equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.