DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse
DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse
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$ 4987 - 6705
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DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse
We are building our team of LPN staff who have experience caring for people that have behavioral health conditions. The Psychiatric Security Nurse provides licensed practical nurse (LPN) care and safety oversight within the forensics unit of the treatment facilityEastern State Hospital. Our patients are people with serious or longterm behavioral health conditions who count on us as they work toward healing and growth. Currently we have multiple PSN scheduling opportunities including day swing and night shift fulltime or oncall.
Through your great communication skills you will develop longterm therapeutic relationships with patients. If the situation arises you will safely and therapeutically intervene with patients utilizing assistance from your support team.Opportunities performed on site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Work hours at our location are.What you will do in this job:
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse youll provide direct skilled nursing care to adults experiencing behavioral health issues
- Participate in the treatment planning administer medication as well as implement and chart treatment interventions
- Be a patient advocate for health maintenance and clinical careby monitoring conditions that may be detrimental to the care and treatment of your patients
Who should apply
- Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Condition of employment: Completion of safety training within 30 days of hireWant to know more about Eastern State Hospital Click on the videos below to meet staff take a tour and explore your career. To learn more about DSHS go to www.dshs.wa.
QuestionsEmail or call the main Talent Acquisition line atand reference 00352.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision thatpeople find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information.Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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