About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and safety checks for assigned patients
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and facility policy
• Monitor, document, and communicate changes in mental status and risk (including suicidality)
• Participate in psychiatric emergency response and de-escalation when needed
• Develop, update, and execute individualized nursing care plans and safety plans
• Lead or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (psychiatry, psychology, social work, pharmacy, vocational rehab)
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (assessments, care plans, group notes) aligned with facility policy
• Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care and promote a therapeutic milieu

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the legal and professional requirements for direct patient care:

• English language proficiency as required by applicable law (e.g., 38 U.S.C. 7403(f))
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation is acceptable)
• OR successful completion progress in a master’s-level bridge program that provides eligibility for state RN licensure prior to program completion (temporary appointment provisions may apply)
• OR graduates of foreign nursing programs with current, full, active, unrestricted registration and, where required, formal degree equivalency validation
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (new graduates may be considered but must obtain RN licensure by time of appointment)
• Willingness to participate in structured onboarding, mentorship, and competency development specific to acute inpatient psychiatry

Note on levels/grades: this role may be staffed across Nurse I (Levels I–III), Nurse II, or Nurse III levels depending on experience and education; specific grade/level criteria (practice scope, leadership, professional development, evidence-based practice) will be applied during selection.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) or other relevant specialty preferred
• 1–2 years RN experience in mental health, inpatient psychiatry, or behavioral health settings (experience with acute psychiatric conditions preferred)
• Demonstrated competence in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and recovery-oriented language
• Experience contributing to psychiatric emergency response, milieu management, and promoting a safe therapeutic environment
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with nursing assessments, care plans, and group notes
• Prior experience with federal or large health system mental health workflows preferred (not required)

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Physical Requirements

This position involves direct patient care and associated physical activity, which may include prolonged standing/walking, moderate lifting, repeated bending/kneeling, and safe patient handling procedures.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Salary range: $87,285 - $161,201 per year
• Employment type: Contractor, Full time
• Work location: On-site (Seattle, WA)
• Note: compensation range is provided per the source posting and will be honored in compliance with applicable state pay transparency rules.

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Location

Seattle, WA — on-site inpatient psychiatric unit. Candidates must be able to work in the listed location and meet licensure requirements for that jurisdiction.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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