DSHS OHBH Registered Nurse 4
About The Position
Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH), a 74-bed state-operated psychiatric facility in Tukwila, Washington, is hiring a Registered Nurse 4 to join its leadership team. The position supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in overseeing psychiatric inpatient nursing services, staff training and development, and infection control. It helps ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS standards. The RN4 plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care in a secure psychiatric setting; oversees nursing documentation, treatment planning, and outcome assessments; and leads staffing operations. The RN4 collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and department leaders, educates nursing staff, conducts staff meetings, assists with complaint investigations, and may serve as acting CNO when needed. This is a six-month temporary position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The work is performed at the Tukwila facility. The posting notes that King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and may receive a free ORCA card. Opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days per week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least four years of professional nursing experience, including at least two years in a leadership role overseeing nursing personnel.
- Knowledge of professional nursing practices, including psychiatric nursing, infection control, and emergency response.
- Understanding of supervisory principles and ability to lead, mentor, and support nursing staff.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making grounded in evidence-based practice.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a secure, high-acuity environment.
- Commitment to professional development and awareness of community resources that support patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief Nursing Officer in managing all aspects of nursing practice and serve as acting CNO when needed.
- Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care delivery in alignment with hospital, nursing, and security standards.
- Oversee nursing documentation, treatment planning, and outcome assessments to support evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Lead staffing operations, including staff deployment, supervision, performance management, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and department leaders to coordinate integrated patient care.
- Educate nursing staff on clinical decision-making, regulatory standards, and publicly funded healthcare systems such as Medicare and Medicaid.
- Conduct staff meetings.
- Assist the CNO and ACNO in investigating complaints.
- Promote the hospital’s mission, vision, and standards across all nursing shifts.
- Support staff training and development and infection control.
Benefits
- Potential additional 5% premium pay for opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days a week.
- King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
- Eligible King County employees may receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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