DSHS WSH Mental Health Program Specialist - LPN

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DSHS WSH Mental Health Program Specialist - LPN

Are you looking for a meaningful career in assessment with room to grow, job stability, excellent benefits, consultation opportunities, and a chance to work within a multidisciplinary team? If you are passionate about working with people experiencing severe mental illness, we have a spot for you as an On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse Mental Health Program Specialist.

In this role, you’ll serve as the lead administrative and liaison support for a unit or shift, working closely alongside a Registered Nurse 4 to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

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. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Conducts Single Bed Certification (SBC) and coordinates with the Residential Support Network (BHO) to ensure compliance with Washington State documentation laws.
• Performs data entry for Nursing Administration and extracts audit data using Excel, Word, charts, and graphs.
• Formats specialized forms for data collection, performance improvement audits, and competency tracking.
• Prepares and formats documents for various nursing department projects as requested.
• Maintains and updates all Nursing Department forms, files, and archives, including quarterly Code Blue Drill reports.
• Updates policy manuals including WSH Policy Manual, SBC, RALs, and Emergency Manuals, while performing audits aligned with DOH and CMS standards.
• Applies clinical judgment to review documentation and communicates findings to the Nurse Manager.
• Provides administrative support to the Nurse Manager and assists with departmental operations.
• Offers guidance and technical support for Pyxis MedStation ES and Wellsky systems, and conducts BHHA Bed Management audits.
• Assists with scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and administering fit testing as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Skillful in the use of computers and different computer programs.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that maintain respect and the ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.

Who should apply?
Professionals with two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse 4 and possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Interested?
Submit your application today.

Questions? Email vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference 01466.

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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