LPN Behavioral Health
About The Position
The LPN Behavioral Health is an excellent opportunity for licensed nursing team members to provide exceptional and comprehensive behavioral health care. As an LPN at MultiCare, you will sharpen your independent decision making skills, nurture your service-oriented characteristics, and allow your interpersonal skills to thrive. Working in collaboration with the RN and care team, you will ensure the best possible patient health care outcomes and experiences. Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS)
- Current BLS certification
- Previous LPN experience in an acute care setting within the last three (3) years preferred
- Experience in assigned specialty, or successful completion of a specialty focused residency post hire
- Successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned specialty
- Current BLS required
Nice To Haves
- Previous LPN experience in an acute care setting within the last three (3) years
- Experience in assigned specialty, or successful completion of a specialty focused residency post hire
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with the Washington State Practical Nurse Act
- Commit to professional development as an integral part of nursing practice
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and members of the health care team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Award-winning residencies
- Fellowships
- Career development
- Generous PTO
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
