Psychiatric Registered Nurse Team Lead

About the Role

The Registered Nurse Team Lead provides direct medical and psychiatric nursing care while overseeing and supervising RN staff within the Expanded Community Services & Specialized Behavior Services (ECS/SBS) program. This role supports adults in community-based settings and ensures high-quality, recovery-oriented care through leadership, training, and clinical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee RN staff and nursing services
• Facilitate individual and group supervision sessions
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing support to nursing staff
• Collaborate with leadership to implement and monitor organizational policies
• Approve staff timecards, leave requests, and employment status changes
• Complete staff performance evaluations and corrective actions as needed
• Provide coverage for RN staff during absences or service gaps
• Conduct ongoing client assessments including physiological, psychological, and cognitive status
• Follow prescriber-directed care plans and nursing diagnoses
• Complete monthly medication reviews for assigned clients
• Prioritize client care based on needs and available resources
• Communicate effectively with clients and care teams
• Assist clients with linkage to medical providers and follow up on prescriptions and authorizations
• Collaborate with treatment team members on care plans
• Obtain medication consents when appropriate
• Participate in staff meetings, case presentations, and clinical discussions
• Consult regularly with prescribers regarding client care
• Facilitate monthly RN meetings and address clinical concerns
• Identify and report unusual client situations to medical leadership
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Recovery Requirements

• Provide the highest level of customer care
• Identify and build on strengths of clients, staff, and communities
• Support client recovery and wellness journeys
• Promote a culture that values diversity and inclusion
• Embrace continuous learning and professional development
• Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and active auto insurance
• Minimum of three (3) years of psychiatric nursing experience
• At least one (1) year of psychiatric nursing training with knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with severely and chronically mentally ill populations
• Experience in community clinics or residential treatment settings
• Teaching or staff training experience