DSHS SCC Licensed Practical Nurse 4

Full Job Description

DSHS SCC Licensed Practical Nurse 4 Join our team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC), on McNeil Island, as a Licensed Practical Nurse 4 (LPN4) on the night shift team to play a key leadership role in providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

In this role, the LPN4 provides excellent nursing care to residents who are detained and/or civilly committed and assists them in addressing their medical care, mental health care and sexual offending histories under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor.

This role also assists with medical clinic and pharmacy operations to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality healthcare services for residents.

Located on McNeil Island, where you will take a ferry to arrive at SCC, our facility is surrounded by nature, wildlife, old history and amazing views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget sound.

We take pride in teamwork and positive energy channel into our day-to-day activities. Our staff is appreciated and extremely valuable in assisting with the rehabilitation and treatment of the residents we care for on a daily basis.

If you’re a dedicated nursing professional with leadership skills and a passion for behavioral health care, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission.

Additional Information:

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
• SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate
• 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
• Work Schedule is as follows: 10pm-8am Wednesday through Saturday with Sunday/Monday/Tuesday as regular days off
  

Some of what you'll do:

• Transcribe and verify orders
• Order medications refills and renewals
• Review and reconcile MARs nightly; communicate needed renewals or concerns to providers, pharmacy and nursing leadership
• Inform Providers and Charge nurse of developments or changes in residents’ health status
• Educate residents on health conditions, medication management, and treatment plans
• Maintain optimal pharmacy operations
• Maintain meticulous medication inventory, coordinate with pharmacy for new orders, deliveries, and updates
• Prepare and maintain medication carts
• Provide residents with ordered medications, using 10 rights of medication administration
• Provide patient care to our aging facility population
• Assess residents and record vital signs, changes in resident health status and notify Charge RN or provider as needed
• Provide treatment and nursing care for people who have mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, other neurological, physiological, or behavioral health disorders
• Assist in developing and managing Individual rehabilitation plans for residents to help improve and maintain health
• Implement care plans, administer medications, and assist the physician and other medical staff with treatments and exams
• Respond to medical calls and emergencies
• Other duties as assigned by providers, RN3, and/or RN4
• Must be Up to date on their nursing skill and abilities such as IV starts, IV fluids administration, laboratory processes and phlebotomy

Desired Skills/Preferred Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to apply practical nursing principles and best practices
• Proficiency in performing and interpreting basic physical assessments and treatment techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care

What we're looking for:

• Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as an LPN

AND

• One year of experience as a LPN

To Apply Submit an application and include resume Questions? Please contact sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 02319.

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.

Additional 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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