Job Description

Posting number: 2026-06650

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Nursing, Health Care Support

Join our team as a Registered Nurse Lead 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.

As a Registered Nurse 3, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, which is responsible for providing primary nursing care to residents within the facility. You will collaboratively work with the treatment team in the delivery of care as indicated in the integrated treatment plan. Each team member contributes to rehabilitating people diagnosed with behavioral health issues. RN3s oversee the staffing of RN2s and LPNs to ensure compliance with Nursing Standards of Care.

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

Supervise staff through knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate change in diverse populations.
Oversee the processes of staffing nursing care on wards ensuring that the policies of the hospital and CBAs are followed.
Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data collected about health status, clinical condition or situation by interview, observation, inspection, and examination to identify patterns and variances from the desired outcome.
Develop nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved as a result of nursing intervention.
Provides leadership for specific program areas and assists in coordinating daily operations, assists the Nurse Manager in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the ongoing operations of a clinical area.
Contribute to the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Plan in the delivery of nursing care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizing and sequencing care to be provided, ensuring continuity of care over time and place.
Take action as necessary to obtain provider orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner.
Revise the nursing plan of care as necessary to prevent complications and intervene to address new or emerging problems or to improve care and service delivery.

Who should apply

Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and have a valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license by the start of employment.
Two years working as an RN.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience working with people diagnosed with behavioral health conditions preferred.
Work within a team, and resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, residents, and the public.
Respond appropriately and de-escalate.

Apply today!

Why Join Us? We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. 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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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 DSHS Recruiter, Saleen Hernandez, at saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-725-5810 and reference #06650.

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. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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About Clark County WA

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.

Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.

The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Vancouver, WA

Year Founded

1844

Website

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