DSHS WSH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse
DSHS WSH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse
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DSHS WSH Licensed Practical Nurse Psychiatric Security Nurse
We are expanding our team of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with experience in caring for individuals with behavioral health conditions. As aPsychiatric Security Nurse at Western State Hospital you will provide LPN care and safety oversight within our forensics unit. Our patients who have serious or longterm behavioral health conditions rely on us for their healing and growth. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop longterm therapeutic relationships with patients. In challenging situations you will safely and therapeutically intervene with the support of your dedicated team.
We offer a variety of scheduling opportunities including day swing and night shifts available on a fulltime and oncall basis. Applicants will be prompted to select their preferred schedules before submitting their application. Additionally roles performed on site at this location for at least three days a week may qualify for an additional 5 premium pay on top of the advertised salary. Evening and night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply today!
What you will do in this role:- 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 care by monitoring conditions that may be detrimental to the care and treatment of your patients
Who should apply- Applicants must possess a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Additionally completion of safety training within 30 days of hire is a condition of employment.
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Questions
Have general employment questions about DSHS Reach out to TA Specialist Ricky Luna at . To follow up on your application status email the Western State Hospital Employment Team at. In the subject line please reference job #00738.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people 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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