DSHS WSH Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse

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 a Psychiatric Security Nurse at Western State Hospital, you will provide LPN care and safety oversight within our forensics unit. Our patients, who have serious or long-term behavioral health conditions, rely on us for their healing and growth. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop long-term 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 full-time and on-call basis. 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. What you will do in this role: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you''ll 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. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's 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. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr