Licensed Practical Nurse

Join an empowered team that is making a difference in our community!

Are you passionate about Inclusion and looking for a way to make a difference? Are you interested in being part of a team that feels like the family you choose? Would you like your work to be meaningful in such a way that you get to see the good that you are doing? If so, you should check us out! Is this the place for you?

PROVAIL has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! In this role, you will provide bedside nursing to a client who requires 24/7 arms-length care and supervision. In addition to exercising nursing judgement, this position requires provision of total client care.

This is a full-time position that typically works Monday-Friday during normal business hours but may require some need for occasional nights/weekends-based business needs.

About Us

PROVAIL was founded in 1942 by parents of children with cerebral palsy. They created some of the first community services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other complex support needs in the area. Our mission is supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices. We help people decide how they want to live their life in the community and then provide the support services they need to act on those choices. We are one of the state’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with all types of disabilities.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, $38.50 per hour, DOE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance with highly subsidized employer contribution for the employee. Dependent coverage for qualified family members is available.
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when enrolled in a medical plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• 104 hours paid vacation plus incremental increases based on years of service
• Twelve paid personal holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Referral bonus program
• Monthly cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
• Extensive paid training and professional development opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Provides direct 1:1 client activity of daily living personal care in addition to monitoring the client for health concerns that are in line with an LPN scope of work. This includes seizure monitoring, breathing monitoring, and using judgement around assessing this client’s overall healthcare profile.
• Participates in activites related to community integration with this client, which includes regular daily walks in the community and participation in community events that are typical to someone of this person’s age.
• Keeps the supervising LPN apprised of client health status and actions taken to address health concerns, such as lab tests, healthcare provider recommendations, and so on. Notifies and works in collaboration with client’s legal representative.
• Attends healthcare provider visits with clients and a caregiver.
• Performs similar or incidental job duties, as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, and carrying a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington.
• One year of experience in a nursing setting and/or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, management, and outside medical professionals.
• Ability to effectively manage healthcare crisis situations.
• Current and valid Washington state driver’s license, good driving record, and insurance acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This role requires the ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods, communicate effectively with others verbally & in writing, lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, and operate computer hardware and related systems.

The position also requires sufficient visual and hearing abilities to perform job duties safely and effectively, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to hear and respond to verbal communication and environmental sounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent interaction with people in dynamic and, at times, unpredictable situations. Employees must be able to assess and adapt in real time.

• Engage in and respond to difficult or sensitive conversations with participants, residents, clients, family members, coworkers, supervisors, and external partners.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional boundaries, even in emotionally charged situations.
  Navigate ambiguity, competing needs, and changing priorities.
• Demonstrate emotional regulation, sound judgment, and professionalism under stress.
• Acknowledge that discomfort may occur and remain effective while upholding organizational values and expectations.
• Adherence to all agency safety protocols, including infection control, incident reporting, and emergency response procedures.
• Participation in required trainings (e.g., de-escalation, CPR/First Aid, workplace safety).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by role or setting.

PROVAIL is committed to diversity & inclusion and continually working to build an organizational culture and climate in which every voice is valued, staff have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and staff feel empowered to do their best work. We specifically encourage people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

PROVAIL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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