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Description DSHS Maple Lane Registered Nurse Join our team as a Registered Nurse 2 at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Maple Lane, near Centralia, WA. Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State's vision of community-based care.

Treating residents in smaller facilities, we help them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections. Maple Lane is a key business unit of DSHS's Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration, where our dedicated staff offers patients enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.

When scheduled for on-call, you usually select and know your schedule a month in advance. As an RN2, you provide primary nursing care to residents within the facility and collaboratively work with the treatment team in the delivery of care as documented in the integrated treatment plan. You will work directly with residents, program staff, agency partners, and community stakeholders.

Each team member contributes to the patient's rehabilitation. Additional Information: 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 Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate Some of what you'll do Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications. Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations Participate in the management of behavioral health and medical emergencies Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition Administer medications and treatments Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients Who should apply Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license by the start of employment Preferred but not required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) One year working as an RN Experience working with people who have been diagnosed with behavioral health illness Interested.

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DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness. See why people like you choose careers at DSHS: The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security Questions. Please contact Alex Baclaan alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov or call Talent Acquisition 360-725-5810 and reference job number 04686. Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

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