DSHS ESH Forensic Care Nurse Assistant 2

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring part-time Forensic Care Associates at Eastern State Hospital. This role involves providing supportive nursing care to patients with behavioral health issues, assisting them in achieving their treatment goals, and creating a safe environment.

Benefits

Evening and Night shift differential pay

Additional 5% premium for on-site work

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Food Handler's permit and CPR certification.
• Experience with behavioral health issues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in daily living activities and ensure their safety.
• Engage in patient care with attention to their physical and emotional needs.
• Maintain a clean and secure environment in the forensic ward.

Skills

Communication

Patience

De-escalation

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Current WA Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR), Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA)

Job description

Forensic Care Associate

Part-time, float, and on-call availability.

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is seeking motivated, supportive Nurse Assistants to work as Forensic Care Associates who have compassion for helping people with behavioral health diagnoses. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will learn areas of behavioral health treatment that can further your career in nursing, therapy, or counseling.

In this role, you will provide nursing care and forensic ward de-escalation to our patients. As part of our team, you’ll help people obtain their treatment goals who have been diagnosed with behavioral health conditions and are awaiting competency restoration.

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.

We currently have multiple opportunities for part-time, float, and on-call employment. You can select the shifts and employment types that interest you in the online application’s Supplemental Question section.

Evening and Night shifts include a $2.50/hr shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Responsibilities include:

1. Help create a supportive and positive environment by guiding people to improve their behavior.
2. Engage with and provide for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and guidance in personal care skills, cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, diet, and finances.
3. Maintain a pleasant, attentive, fully stocked, and comfortable ward environment.
4. Participate in the directed treatment plan for patients; assist nurses and staff in the administration of food, medications, activities, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
5. Promote safe environments for employees and patients; observe patients for unusual or significant behavior.
6. Maintain security in housing and treatment areas, inspect patient living areas for cleanliness and order, and search living areas and persons for unauthorized items.
7. Assist care team with documentation of vitals and observations on patient charts.
8. Obtain a current Food Handler's permit and CPR certification.
9. Encourage and supervise patients in group or individual recreational, social, and related activities, and escort patients to appointments or outside trips.

Who should apply:

• Those with a current WA Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR), Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA).
• Two or more years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting or completion of a Forensic Care Associate 1 in-training plan.
• High school graduation or equivalent.

Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Patience in delivering quality health care and daily living assistance.
• Ability to deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, non-threatening manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, peers, management, and the public.
• Ability to provide patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and assistance with daily hygiene issues.

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Questions? Email [e-mail] or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 03806.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision is that people find human services to shape their own lives. We are committed to equity, anti-racism, and social justice, striving to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. This may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in the suitability and competence assessment. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and insurance if using a privately owned vehicle.

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