DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 3

About the role

The Nurse Supervisor at Eastern State Hospital will demonstrate compassionate patient care, a strong work ethic, and consistent good judgment to provide supportive leadership on the ward they supervise. Key to success includes clear communication with the team and interactions with staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader on the ward, supervising, educating, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff.
• Foster a caring environment that respects patients' dignity.
• Manage nursing care on the ward and shift, including administering medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to ensure high-quality nursing care for patients with behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Lead in case of health emergencies, therapeutically intervening to de-escalate patients' behavior.

Requirements

• A Registered Nurse with a valid Washington State RN license or the ability to obtain one by the start of employment.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.

Qualifications

Some qualifications include:

• Leadership capabilities.
• Impact patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participation in teambuilding initiatives training.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Clear communication.
• Team management.
• Emergency response.
• Behavioral intervention.

Benefits

Additional opportunities include:

• Opportunities performed on-site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay.
• Night shift includes a $1.50 per hour shift differential, $2.50 per hour shift premium, and additional $4.00 per hour for hours worked Friday Midnight through Sunday Midnight.

Pay

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour.

Schedule

Shifts include:

• First week: 2:30PM-11:00PM, Sunday & Friday off.
• Second week: 2:30PM-11:00PM, Monday & Saturday off.
• Additional opportunity with Evening Shift: 2:30pm - 11pm, Friday & Saturday off.

Night shift includes a $1.50 per hour shift differential, $2.50 per hour shift premium, and additional $4.00 per hour for hours worked Friday Midnight through Sunday Midnight.

Contact

Email peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference 2026-01844 for questions.