Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Outpatient)

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

12d

About The Position

Lourdes Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for its outpatient team. The role provides patient-centered care in a collaborative behavioral health program that includes psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff, with connections to inpatient psychiatric, residential crisis triage, and residential home services. The nurse manages a caseload of 100 or more patients and works closely with providers on medication management and ongoing treatment plans. The team emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, professional growth, and work-life balance.

The position is full-time, on a day schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days per week, Monday through Friday. The posted wage range is $42.09 to $77.43 per hour.

Requirements

• Current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
• BCLS certification required.
• At least one year of behavioral health care nursing experience.
• Comfort working autonomously in a highly independent outpatient setting.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of outpatient behavioral health patients.
• Partner with providers to coordinate medication management and treatment plans.
• Assess, educate, and support patients throughout their behavioral health journey.
• Triage patient concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care and referrals while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree