Registered Nurse 3 (RN3) - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN3) Job Type: Full Time – Non-Permanent (appointment expected to last up to six (6) months.) Location: Snoqualmie, WA Closes: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 Salary: $98,724.00 - $161,796 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in on-site 24/7 facilities. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and between the hours of 11pm-7am.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Registered Nurse 3 to oversee the delivery of health care services to youth in a secure juvenile rehabilitation setting. This position provides advanced clinical nursing care, supervises nursing and allied health staff, and ensures compliance with professional, legal, and accreditation standards. Help maintain the high standards expected of a Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facility and join the dedicated team at Echo Glen Children’s Center.

The Opportunity: Use your nursing and leadership skills to take charge of health center operations, coordinate medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services, and ensure access to quality, timely, and appropriate care for youth residents. As an important member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage resident accountability using the integrated treatment plan. You will play a key role in integrating medical care with reentry planning, chronic disease management, medication-assisted treatment (MOUD), and health education to prepare youth for healthier futures.

Some of what you will do:

• Ensure health assessments, physical exams, and immunizations are completed within required timelines.
• Oversee medication administration processes, including controlled substances.
• Monitor infection control, chronic disease programs, and outbreak response.
• Develop, update, and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Maintain staffing schedules and approve leave.
• Conduct evaluations and corrective action.
• Respond to facility medical emergencies, including trauma, overdose, or acute illness.
• Serve as a resource to staff in crisis situations.
• Coordinate off-site care and specialty referrals, and transport youth for medical care as needed.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and integrate reentry-focused health care planning.

Required qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing AND a valid Washington State Registered Nurse License. AND Three (3) years of professional nursing experience, including supervisory experience.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Correctional, public health, behavioral health, or adolescent health care experience.
• Knowledge of NCCHC standards and juvenile rehabilitation operations.

How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a criminal history and national fingerprint background check, and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email [email protected]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment. 08919