Dshs Bha Licensed Practical Nurse 4

Description

The Civil Center for Behavioral Health at Maple Lane has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team.

In this role, you will participate in providing excellent nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You'll enjoy interacting with our clients as you team up to help them improve and work toward recovery. Come help us Transform Lives as you partner with a variety of medical professionals and staff that are passionate about making a positive impact.

As a lead LPN, you’ll be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, which is responsible for implementing a therapeutic environment/milieu through effective management of treatment strategies, proactive interventions, and monitoring of patients' behavior. Each team member contributes to rehabilitating individuals.

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.

Some of what you'll do:

• Carry out the plan of care by performing common therapeutic nursing interventions
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care.
• Determine when needs for care or services are beyond the LPN scope of practice, require clarification, or require another type or level of intervention
• Assist the Registered Nurse in developing nursing diagnoses and outcomes to be achieved as a result of nursing intervention
• Contribute to the development of the plan of nursing care including identification of approaches, timeframes, and pathways for the delivery of healthcare

What we're looking for:

• Leadership ability
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable of psychiatric symptoms
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional assessment and clinical knowledge.

Who should apply?
Professionals who possess a valid LPN license to practice within the state of Washington AND one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

To Apply—

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application

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. 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.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] and reference #08713

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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