What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS WSH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse position at State of Washington?
DSHS ESH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse
We are building our team of License Practical Nurse (LPN) staff who have experience caring for people that have behavioral health conditions. The Psychiatric Security Nurse provides licensed practical nurse (LPN) care and safety oversight within the forensics unit of the treatment facility, Western State Hospital. Our patients are people with serious or long-term behavioral health conditions who count on us as they work toward healing and growth. Currently, we have multiple PSN scheduling opportunities including day, swing, and night shift, full-time or on-call. Through your great communication skills, you will develop long-term therapeutic relationships with patients. If the situation arises, you will safely and therapeutically intervene with patients utilizing assistance from your support team.
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:
- 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?
- Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Condition of employment: Completion of safety training within 30 days of hire
Want to know more about Western State Hospital? Click on the videos below to meet staff, take a tour, and explore your career. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
To follow up on your application status, email WSHemployment@dshs.wa.gov
Questions? Please contact jesus.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 2024-12403.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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Salary : $4,987 - $6,705
