Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01369

Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division: Harbor Heights

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Care Support

Summary

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN2)

Location: Aberdeen, WA

Closes: Open until filled

Salary: $42.82 - $70.21 Hourly. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am. The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Work hours/shifts: On-Call positions are typically pre-scheduled with variable shifts.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for Registered Nurses to perform activities and interventions that promote health, wellness, and safety for residents and staff at the new Harbor Heights Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security residential facility.

Click here to learn more about DCYF Juvenile Rehabilitation.

The Opportunity:

We need your nursing skills to take charge of emergency medical situations and act as a liaison between the community and residents providing professional nursing services for youth committed by the courts to a secure juvenile rehabilitation institution. As an important member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage resident accountability using the integrated treatment plan.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide professional nursing services including, but not limited to direct patient care such as assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions relating to medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
• Perform initial medical screening for youth at intake; implement infection control, Vaccine for Children VFC, and employee health and wellness programs.
• Educate and counsel youth, families, and staff regarding medical and mental health care.
• Provide pre and post-HIV test counseling including STI and Making Proud Choices curriculum and prenatal education.
• Provide medical case management for youth with chronic or acute conditions; communicate with and instruct non-medical agency staff on treatment and care of youth.
• Prepare and file medical documents; schedule appointments; perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
• Perform medical and psychiatric case management.
• Administer Medications.
• Administer prescribed medications per the physician’s treatment orders and monitor medication assistance.
• Provide first aid and first response emergency medical services for youth, visitors, and other employees.

Required qualifications:

Professionals who hold a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.

AND

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, AND one year of professional nursing experience.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 3 years

AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• We are looking for someone who can work independently as an RN with little supervision and preferably two or more years of nursing experience.
• One or more years of professional experience providing direction to staff as a lead or supervisor.
• Previous work experience working in a Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing work history and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a criminal history and national fingerprint background check, and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different from what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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