DSHS ESH Licensed Practical Nurse 4
DSHS ESH Licensed Practical Nurse 4
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$ 5370 - 7226
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Licensed Practical Nurse 4 Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational NurseLead
Eastern State Hospital (ESH) has opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team as an LPN Lead. In this role you will participate in providing excellent nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will enjoy interacting with our clients as you team up to help them improve and work toward recovery. In this meaningful role you will collaborate with a variety of medical professionals and staff that are passionate about making a positive impact. As a lead LPN your focus will be on supporting and providing guidance and direction toward staff.
Opportunities performed onsite 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.
Some of what you will do- Provide routine direct patient care on a behavioral health unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse to people who have behavioral health conditions
- Assign daily tasks to the nursing staff on the ward and provide guidance to staff while performing direct nursing care according to a treatment plan
- Provide staff feedback to RN3s regarding development educational needs and performance on the job
- Report and document significant changes in patient conditions to RN3/designee and appropriate medical staff
- Administer medications and treatments
- Educate patients in adaptive living skills during activities on the ward and in the treatment mall during onetoone and/or group interactions
- Transfer escort and transport patients
- Exchange pertinent clinical information during the shift and at the change of shifts
- Complete paperwork and documents for medication orders; inventory and maintain medical supplies and equipment
Who should apply
Professionals who possess a valid license to practice within the state of Washington AND two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities- Ability to provide accurate and clear communication in a calm advantageous manner
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Desire to coach and mentor others
- Exceptional assessment and clinical knowledge
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Interested Apply today. Interviews are scheduled frequently. Choose your available shifts under the Supplemental Question section of the application.
QuestionsIf you have any questions you are encouraged to contact DSHS recruiter or call the main Talent Acquisition line atand reference job number 00354.
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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