DSHS SCC Licensed Practical Nurse 2

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DSHS SCC Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (LPN2)

Join our team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC), on McNeil Island, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 and make a meaningful impact. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with cognitive disabilities, supporting their health, well-being, and dignity. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help foster a collaborative environment where inclusion, respect, and empowerment are at the core of everything we do.

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

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. 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.

The shift is from Monday through Friday, 2PM - 10PM

Some of what you'll be doing:

• Provide treatment and nursing care for people who have developmental disabilities and/or other neurological, physiological, or behavioral health disorders.
• Assist in developing and managing Individual Habilitation Plans for residents and clients to help improve and maintain health.
• Implement care plans, administer medications, and assist the physician and other medical staff with treatments and exams.
  

What makes us an employer of choice for Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling with multiple shifts and additional income potential through overtime and shift premiums
• A collaborative, community-focused campus culture

Who should apply:

• Professionals with a valid Washington state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or those who can obtain the license prior to employment.

What we're looking for:

• 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

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07853.

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.

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