NEOGOV · 2 months ago
DSHS WSH License Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Security Nurse
Pierce County – Lakewood, WA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,987/mo - $6,705/moNEOGOV is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Psychiatric Security Nurse role at Western State Hospital. In this position, you will provide direct nursing care to adults with behavioral health issues, participate in treatment planning, and advocate for patient health maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll provide direct skilled nursing care to adults experiencing behavioral health issues
Participate in the treatment planning, administer medication, as well as implement and chart treatment interventions
Be a patient advocate for health maintenance and clinical care by monitoring conditions that may be detrimental to the care and treatment of your patients
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Completion of safety training within 30 days of hire is a condition of employment
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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