Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Outpatient)
About The Position
Lourdes Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its outpatient Behavioral Health team. The RN manages a high-volume caseload of 100+ patients and works closely with providers to coordinate medication management and ongoing treatment plans. The role includes assessing, educating, and supporting patients; triaging concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions; monitoring treatment effectiveness; communicating changes in patient condition; coordinating care and referrals; and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The nurse promotes patient safety, recovery, and positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care. The experienced outpatient team includes psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff, and is connected to a broader behavioral health continuum that includes licensed inpatient psychiatric, residential crisis triage, and residential home beds. The position offers autonomy in a highly independent outpatient setting and a collaborative culture focused on communication, professional growth, and work-life balance. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in five 8-hour shifts. The wage range is $42.09 to $77.43 per hour.
Requirements
- Current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement; relocating employees must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
- BCLS certification required.
- At least 1 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).
- Handle with Care certification.
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.
- 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 covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
