| Location | Pasco, WA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $42.09–$77.43 Per Hour |
Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health (Outpatient)
Job Type: Full-time | Day Shift
Wage scale: $42.09 - $77.43 per hour
Schedule: Days (8a-5p), 5x8, Monday-Friday
Your experience matters
Lourdes Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Outpatient Behavioral Health team, of experienced psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff, work together to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment across the continuum of behavioral health services. As part of our comprehensive Behavioral Health program, you'll be connected to a robust continuum of care that includes 32 licensed inpatient psychiatric beds, 16 licensed residential crisis triage beds, and 10 residential home beds.
This role offers a high level of autonomy, managing a caseload of 100+ patients and partnering closely with providers to support medication management and ongoing treatment plans. We foster a supportive culture built on collaboration, effective communication, professional growth, and work-life balance.
How you'll contribute
A Behavioral Health RN who excels in this role:
Manage a high-volume caseload of outpatient behavioral health patients.
Partner with providers to coordinate medication management and treatment plans.
Assess, educate, and support patients throughout their behavioral health journey.
Triage patient concerns, refill requests, and clinical questions.
Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes in patient condition.
Coordinate care and referrals while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement (if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins), and possess an Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred
Experience: Minimum 1 year of behavioral health care nursing experience required
Skills:
Candidates must be comfortable working autonomously in a highly independent outpatient setting.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
About our Health System
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 48-bed hospital located in Richland, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov
EEOC Statement
Lourdes Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.