Description
Licensed Practical Nurse 4 - Licensed Practical Nurse Lead
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. Come help us Transform Lives as you 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 to ward staff.
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.
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 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 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.
Interested? Apply today. Interviews are scheduled frequently. Choose your available shifts under the Supplemental Question section of the application.
Questions? If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact DSHS recruiter Saleen Hernandez by email saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 08799.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.
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 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 at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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