Associate Rn Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a PSYCHIATRIC RN with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Full pay range: $42.27 - $70.45/hourly

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

What you'll do

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse II provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals receiving residential and crisis stabilization behavioral health services. This role is responsible for assessing physical and psychiatric conditions administering medications delivering therapeutic nursing interventions and supporting 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.

This position functions in accordance with applicable Washington State RCW and WAC requirements governing psychiatric nursing practice behavioral health service delivery and crisis stabilization care.

• RCW 71.34.020 - "Psychiatric nurse" means a registered nurse who has experience in the direct treatment of persons who have a mental illness or who are emotionally disturbed, such experience gained under the supervision of a mental health professional.

What you'll bring (required qualifications):

• Current, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid multistate RN license with authorization to practice in Washington State.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a Minimum of two (2) 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 or Associate’s Degree with a Minimum of three (3) 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. (WAC 246-322-010)
• Ability to provide required licensure supervision documentation and educational credentials prior to hire including supervising psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse name and license number when applicable
• Ability to travel to multiple program locations within Washington State, as required by operational needs

Preferably you'll bring (preferred/desirable qualifications):

• 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

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.