DSHS ESH Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

DSHS ESH - Licensed Practical Nurse 4 (LPN Lead) — Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is looking for experienced Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team as LPN Leads. 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 will collaborate with a dedicated team of medical professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

As an LPN Lead, you will also provide guidance and direction to nursing staff, supporting daily operations and fostering a positive and effective care environment. We have several shifts available, and interested applicants will be able to indicate their preferences when submitting their application.

About Eastern State Hospital Located in the quiet community of Medical Lake, just 15 miles west of Spokane, Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is one of two state-operated psychiatric hospitals for adults in Washington. Since opening its doors in 1891, ESH has played a vital role in delivering inpatient evaluation, therapy, and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness. The hospital operates 375 beds across its Eastlake and Westlake campuses and is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Serving patients primarily from eastern Washington, ESH provides essential, court-ordered psychiatric care in a secure, recovery-focused environment on a peaceful, wooded campus.

• Provide routine, direct patient care on a behavioral health unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse to people who have behavioral health conditions
• Assign daily tasks to the nursing staff on the ward and provide guidance to staff while performing direct nursing care according to a treatment plan
• 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

• Professionals who possess a valid license to practice within the state of Washington
• AND have at least two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly, even in challenging situations
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Genuine desire to coach and mentor others
• Exceptional clinical knowledge and assessment skills

• 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

Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi gi.gov and reference job number #05381
. To learn more about DSHS, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 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.

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