Psychiatric RN FT - Nights
About the role
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals receiving residential and crisis stabilization behavioral health services. This role functions in accordance with applicable Washington State RCW and WAC requirements governing psychiatric nursing practice, behavioral health service delivery, and crisis stabilization care.
- Assess physical and psychiatric conditions
- Administer medications
- Deliver therapeutic nursing interventions
- Support a safe, structured treatment environment
- Deliver evidence‑based nursing and behavioral health services to individuals with mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders
- Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid multistate RN license with authorization to practice in Washington State
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health nursing care to individuals with mental illness or emotional disturbance under the supervision of a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse OR Associate’s Degree with a minimum of three (3) years’ such experience (WAC 246‑322‑010)
- Ability to provide required licensure supervision documentation and educational credentials prior to hire, including supervising psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse name and license number when applicable
- Ability to travel to multiple program locations within Washington State as required by operational needs
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder, or co‑occurring disorder treatment
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team
- Experience with electronic health record systems
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse
- Knowledge of community resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, or chronic behavioral health challenges
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Employer‑provided life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Disability coverage
- Front‑Loaded Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Plan
- Employee recognition programs
- Public transportation discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pay
Full pay range: $42.27 – $70.45 per hour. Individual compensation varies within the range based on work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.
Schedule
Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
About Pioneer Human Services
Our mission: We empower justice‑involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly served our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non‑profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.