Psychiatric RN FT - Nights

Pioneer Human Services•Burlington, WA

About The Position

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals receiving residential and crisis stabilization behavioral health services. The role assesses physical and psychiatric conditions, administers medications, delivers therapeutic nursing interventions, and supports a safe, structured treatment environment. The Psychiatric RN II delivers evidence-based nursing and behavioral health services to individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The position operates in accordance with applicable Washington State RCW and WAC requirements governing psychiatric nursing practice, behavioral health service delivery, and crisis stabilization care. The position is with Pioneer Human Services, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. The role is a night-shift position, 7 PM–7 AM, and may require travel to multiple program locations within Washington State as operational needs require. The posted full pay range is $42.27–$70.45 per hour; individual compensation varies based on factors including location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a valid multistate RN license with authorization to practice in Washington State.
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health nursing care to individuals with mental illness or emotional disturbance under the supervision of a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse; alternatively, an associate’s degree and a minimum of three years of such experience.
Ability to provide required licensure supervision documentation and educational credentials before hire, including the supervising psychiatrist’s or psychiatric nurse’s name and license number when applicable.
Ability to travel to multiple program locations within Washington State as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder treatment.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team.
Experience with electronic health record systems.
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse.
Knowledge of community resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, or chronic behavioral health challenges.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical and psychiatric conditions of individuals receiving residential and crisis stabilization behavioral health services.
Administer medications.
Deliver therapeutic nursing interventions.
Support a safe, structured treatment environment.
Provide evidence-based nursing and behavioral health services to individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Travel to multiple program locations within Washington State as operational needs require.