Registered Nurse - Full-time - Whatcom Triage

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time
Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: 400-21350
Hours: 38 FTE Full-time (Dayshift Fri/Sat/Sun 0730-2000)

Wage: $48.71 to $82.59

Compass Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Bellingham! As a vital member of the multidisciplinary care team, you'll provide direct nursing services and oversight to ensure high-quality care for clients within our behavioral health programs.
What You'll Be Doing


* Administer injectable psychiatric medications based on provider orders.


* Conduct nursing assessments and provide ongoing physical and mental health monitoring.


* Collaborate with the clinical team and serve as a medical liaison.


* Provide medication education and coordinate refills, pharmacy communication, and inventory.


* Maintain nursing documentation and transcribe orders as needed.


* Participate in emergency response and implement appropriate medical interventions.


* Support clients and staff in promoting wellness and recovery.

What You'll Bring


* Current Washington State RN license.


* Minimum of 2 years of full-time psychiatric nursing experience.


* Ability to obtain MHP certification within 30 days of hire.


* Current First Aid & CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Preferred Attributes


* In-depth knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and involuntary commitment laws.


* Strong communication and documentation skills.


* Experience with electronic medical records.


* Organizational aptitude and calm problem-solving approach.

What We Offer
As Northwest Washington's leading non-profit behavioral health provider, Compass Health is proud to support our employees with a generous benefits package and a mission-driven work environment that fosters collaboration and growth:


* Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees


* 16 days of vacation in your first year


* 12 sick days annually, including a wellness day


* 13 paid holidays - 11 standard and 2 personal


* $500 in professional development funds


* Up to 5 days paid education leave


* 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after 1 year


* And much more!

About Us
Compass Health has served the communities of Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for more than a century.

We are a mission-focused organization delivering outpatient, residential, crisis, and integrated healthcare to clients of all ages.

Learn more at www.compasshealth.org .

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all hiring and employment practices.

Education

Associate

Licenses & Certifications

BLS Certification
Mental Health Professionl
Registered Nurse