Posting number: 2026-05613
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 3
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Nursing, Medical/Dental, Health Care Support
DSHS ESH – Registered Nurse 3 (Nurse Supervisor)
Join our team as a Registered Nurse 3 (Nurse Supervisor) at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health treatment.
In this leadership role, you'll provide supervision, guidance, and clinical oversight to nursing staff delivering direct patient care on an assigned ward. We're looking for a compassionate leader with sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, recovery-oriented environment that empowers patients, instills hope, and promotes independence.
We are hiring for two evening shift positions, Mon through Friday and Sunday through Thursday. Additionally, employees may be available to receive $2.50/hour Shift Differential pay, $1.50/hour Shift Premium pay, $4.00/hour Weekend Premium pay, and a 5% 24/7 Facility pay.
Some of what you'll do:
Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to nursing staff delivering patient care on an assigned ward or shift.
Plan, organize, assign, and evaluate nursing services while coaching, mentoring, and developing staff performance.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to plan, coordinate, and evaluate high-quality patient care.
Assess patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, document significant clinical changes, and communicate critical information to providers and leadership.
Lead nursing staff during medical and psychiatric emergencies while utilizing therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Complete staff evaluations, develop corrective action plans when needed, and provide education to nursing staff and patients.
Serve as House Supervisor when assigned and assist with patient transportation, off-ward activities, and other operational responsibilities.
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, behavioral health treatment, and recovery-oriented care principles.
Experience using crisis intervention and therapeutic de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.
Knowledge of hospital, state, and federal regulations, policies, and standards governing patient care.
Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, staff, leadership, and the public.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while remaining calm and professional in high-pressure environments.
Proficiency using computers and common healthcare equipment while following infection control and universal precaution practices.
Who should apply?
We are looking for professionals who have:
Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing;
AND
Two years of professional nursing experience.
Additional information:
Work schedule: we have two positions available
Evening shift: 2:30 - 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Evening shift: 2:30 - 11:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday.
Evening shift and Night shift receive $2.50/hour Shift Differential pay, $1.50/hour Shift Premium pay and may include $4.00/hour Weekend Premium pay.
All shifts receive 5% 24/7 Facility pay for hours worked on-site.
About Eastern State Hospital
Located in the quiet community of Medical Lake, just 15 miles west of Spokane, Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is one of two state-operated psychiatric hospitals for adults in Washington. Since opening its doors in 1891, ESH has played a vital role in delivering inpatient evaluation, therapy, and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness. The hospital operates 375 beds across its Eastlake and Westlake campuses and is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Serving patients primarily from eastern Washington, ESH provides essential, court-ordered psychiatric care in a secure, recovery-focused environment on a peaceful, wooded campus.
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What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity if you are seeking an excellent benefits package, a rewarding career, and exciting chances to learn and grow. As a Nurse Supervisor at ESH, you are encouraged to use your leadership capabilities, impact patient care within the multidisciplinary team, and take advantage of learning best practices from our teambuilding initiatives training.
Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!
Along with your application, please include:
An updated resume
Three professional references with contact information
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05613.
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.
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