Registered Nurse - Full-time - Whatcom Triage
Posted:
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Valid Thru:
Friday, 13 February 2026
Index Requested on:
01/14/2026 14:19:30
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01/14/2026 14:19:30
Location:
Bellingham, WA, 98225, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Compass Health is hiring!
Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time - DAY Shift Fri-Sun Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: 400-21350
Hours: Full-time
Pay: $48.71 - $82.59 DOE
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.
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Licenses & Certifications CPR Certificiation
First Aid Certification
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Registered Nurse
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