Registered Nurse (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Kennewick)

Aristo New Hopes Kennewick is preparing to open two new behavioral health facilities in Kennewick, Washington, and we are beginning to build our team!

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for our new Long-Term Civil Commitment (LTCC) and Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (IBHTF) programs.

This is a great opportunity for nurses who would like to join a new program from the beginning and be part of building a strong, supportive team and culture.

Long-Term Civil Commitment (LTCC)
Our LTCC program is a 16-bed acute, involuntary inpatient behavioral health facility serving individuals who require continued psychiatric treatment and stabilization in a secure, structured setting.

Inpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (IBHTF)
Our IBHTF program is a 16-bed voluntary inpatient behavioral health treatment facility providing structured behavioral health treatment, stabilization, and support to individuals in an inpatient setting.

What You'll Do

As a member of our nursing team, you will help provide safe, compassionate, and consistent care to individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Responsibilities may include:

· Provides nursing services in accordance with organizational policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Conducts nursing assessments and identifies the healthcare needs of clients.

· Supports the admission, transition, and discharge processes from a nursing perspective.

· Builds and maintains professional, therapeutic relationships with clients while supporting a safe and respectful treatment environment.

· Participates in treatment groups, community meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and treatment planning as appropriate.

· Coordinates medication-related services and works with prescribing providers to ensure orders, documentation, and necessary follow-up are completed accurately and timely.

· Performs medication counts and completes required medication documentation at the beginning and end of assigned shifts.

· Reviews medical records to ensure nursing documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with established standards.

· Recognizes changes in a client's physical, behavioral, or mental health status and communicates concerns promptly to the appropriate provider and nursing leadership.

· Accurately processes and documents provider orders.

· Administers medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established medication-management procedures.

· Monitors clients for medication effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in condition.

· Documents client progress, nursing interventions, observations, and other relevant information in the medical record.

· Develops, implements, and updates nursing care plans based on individual client needs.

· Demonstrates knowledge of crisis prevention, de-escalation, and intervention techniques.

· Responds appropriately to behavioral and medical emergencies and follows established emergency and safety procedures.

· Participates in required crisis prevention and intervention training and maintains required certifications.

· Collaborates with clinical, medical, nursing, and direct-care staff to support coordinated treatment and continuity of care.

· Maintains client confidentiality and follows HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational privacy requirements.

· Performs other nursing duties as assigned and within the scope of the employee's license.

Experience Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current, active Washington State RN license in good standing.
• IBHTF: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• LTCC: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, inpatient, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health needs and participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Pay: $45.00–$60.00/hour, depending on experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Current, active Washington State LPN license in good standing.
• IBHTF: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• LTCC: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, inpatient, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health needs and participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Pay: $35.00–$45.00/hour, depending on experience

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for nurses who are dependable, compassionate, calm under pressure, and comfortable working with individuals who have complex behavioral health needs.

Because these are new programs, we are especially looking for team members who are flexible, communicate well, and are excited about helping establish a positive workplace culture from the beginning.

Schedule

These will be 24-hour residential programs, and we are recruiting for multiple shifts.

Day, evening, night, weekend, full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities may be available as we build our opening team.

Benefits

Benefits for eligible employees may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Location: Kennewick, WA

Anticipated Start Date: To be determined based on facility opening and licensing.

If you are interested in joining a brand-new behavioral health program and helping us build a strong team from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.

Aristo Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to

fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees are valued

and treated fairly. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic

protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our

team.

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $60