DSHS OHBH Licensed Practical Nurse

DSHS OHBH Licensed Practical Nurse 2

Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration is seeking a highly motivated LPN. You will experience the rewarding feeling of working alongside a dedicated team that shares your passion for commitment to success. King County employees receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

The shift for this position is:
Night shift 22:00 – 06:30 Tuesday – Saturday with Sunday and Monday OFF.

• Administer medications and provide treatments
• Observe, report, and document changes in patients' condition
• Directly assist patients; safely, physically, and therapeutically intervene with patients exhibiting high‑risk behaviors
• Pursue and contain an escape risk
• Participate in containment of aggressive patients during Code Gray response and under the direction of the Charge Nurse
• Apply restraints to patients determined to be a danger to self or others under the guidance of the RN
• Educate patients in adaptive living skills
• Transport patient to appointments/classes on campus or off‑campus grounds

• Proven ability to discern and apply practical nursing principles and concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform and interpret basic physical and treatment techniques
• Detail‑oriented reporting and ability to relay clear, accurate information

• CPR certified

LPNs with a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Questions? Please contact alex.baclaan.gov or call  reference job number 00112.

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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