DSHS Lake Burien Registered Nurse 2

State of Washington • King County – Burien, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS Lake Burien – Registered Nurse 2 Join our team as a Registered Nurse 2 at Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in Burien, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of youth in a residential treatment setting. In this role, you will independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while addressing each resident's medical and psychiatric needs. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, document services in accordance with professional nursing standards, and help create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND one year of professional nursing experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, standards of practice, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to assess patient conditions, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide safe, effective nursing care.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health, infection prevention, emergency response, and therapeutic treatment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to accurately document assessments, treatments, and patient progress while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and delivering compassionate care in a residential treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care to meet residents' medical and behavioral health needs.
• Conduct nursing assessments, sick call, and monitor residents' physical and mental health, documenting observations and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments, assist with examinations and procedures, and ensure safe medication management in accordance with physician orders.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians, behavioral health providers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide patient advocacy, education, rehabilitation support, and admission, transfer, and discharge services while promoting a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards, infection prevention practices, facility policies, and quality assurance initiatives to support safe, effective care.
• Serve as a clinical resource by collaborating with staff, participating in treatment team meetings, and helping maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents.

Benefits

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary
• Eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level