# Director of Nursing (DON) Behavioral Health

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** Feb 2, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Washington
- **Salary:** $53.51-72.23 per hour
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** RN
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## About

**Director of Nursing (DON) Behavioral Health ** **Full-Time | 40 hours a week | Day Shift** **Wage Scale: $53.51-$72.23 per hour** **$25,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus**

**Your experience matters**

At Lourdes Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director of Nursing 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**

At Lourdes Behavioral Health, we know good health includes good mental health. Depending on circumstances and the severity of symptoms, individuals may benefit from professional behavioral health treatment. Our team of experienced and compassionate psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses and support staff works with adults aged 18+ through a multi-disciplinary approach to care. The path to better mental wellness begins here. The organization promotes a positive work environment through:

- Teamwork.
- Schedule flexibility.
- Strong focus on professional support and work life balance.
- Potential for leadership advancement opportunity in the future.

**How you’ll contribute **

- Responsible for administrative, clinical and fiscal oversight of psychiatric nursing services on a 24-hour basis.
- Responsible for the development of policies, procedures and nursing standards of care and practice that are consistent with current nursing research, nationally recognized professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Plan, organize, direct and monitor Inpatient Services and** **Outpatient Medication Management Services including** **day-to-day operations.
- Provide support to the Vice President of Behavioral Health services by assisting with program development and assigned projects pursuant to the organizational goals.
- Provide exceptional interpersonal customer service consisting of an outgoing positive attitude, warm friendly joyful demeanor, and the utmost care and reverence for our guests, patients, families, customers and colleagues.
- Live and Promote the Mission and Values of Lourdes Health Network.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in areas(s) of responsibility at the Director level.

**What we're looking for **

- **Required:** 3-5 years’ experience in psychiatric/ behavioral health nursing.
- **Required:** A licensed RN in Washington.
- **Required:** Experience in nursing leadership; Including, but not limited to, Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Assistant DON, DON
- Preferred: An MSN or master’s degree in behavioral health or related field is preferred, not required.
- Preferred: Competent in behavioral health regulations including:
  - Suicide prevention
  - Restraint & seclusion
  - Trauma‑informed care
  - Ligature risk
  - Behavioral health safety standards
  - Able to oversee nursing operations.
  - Quality, and regulatory compliance

**Schedule**

Full-Time | 40 hours a week | Day Shift | Occasional Weekends

**What we offer**

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

- $25,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus
- 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

**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)**](https://jobs.lifepointhealth.net/)

[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](https://jobs.lifepointhealth.net/)

**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.

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

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