DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse - LPN at Washington State ESD

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Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team.

In this role, you will help deliver high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while working directly with patients on their path to recovery. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of medical professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Currently, we have multiple full time opportunities including day, swing, and night shift.

Work hours at our location are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, and 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM.

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.

What you will do in this job:

• Provide routine, direct patient care on a behavioral health unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse to people who have behavioral health conditions.
• 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 one-to-one 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 with a valid license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington.

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 agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Info:

• Company: Washington State ESD
• Position: DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse - LPN
• Work Location: Seattle
• Country: US

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