DSHS ESH Psychiatric Security Nurse - LPN

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

On-site premium pay

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Security Nurse to join the team. You will deliver nursing care under an RN, collaborating with a team of medical professionals on the patient’s recovery path.

Shifts include early, evening, and night options with on-site work. Starting salaries align with step L, with a range that includes a 5% premium for on-site work and shift differentials for evenings and nights.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington state.
• A background check will be conducted prior to hire.
• Employer is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates applicants as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine, direct patient care on a behavioral health unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• 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 medical staff.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Educate patients in adaptive living skills during activities on the ward and in the treatment mall.
• Transfer, escort, and transport patients.
• Exchange pertinent clinical information during shift changes.
• Complete paperwork and documents for medication orders; manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

LPN license

Education

LPN license WA

Job description

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is looking for Psychiatric Security Nurse to join our team.

In this role, you will help deliver high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while working directly with patients on their path to recovery. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of medical professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Work hours at our location are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, and 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM.

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.

The full salary range for this position is: step A $5,137.00 - step M $6,906.00 per month. However, the typical starting salary for this position is at salary step L: $6,735.00 per month.

What You Will Do In This Job

• Provide routine, direct patient care on a behavioral health unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse to people who have behavioral health conditions.
• 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 with a valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington.

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov .

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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 [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (NEPOTISM) Disclosure

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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