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
Indexed on: 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.

Education

Associate


Licenses & Certifications

CPR Certificiation
First Aid Certification
Mental Health Professionl
Registered Nurse

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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