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.