Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

LPN

Hiring Range: $32.53 – $40.67 Per Hour

Shift Differentials Up To +$7.00 

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• YMCA Membership: Take advantage of a fully employer-paid YMCA membership for you and your eligible family members (adult spouse/partner and children under 26). With waived joining fees, access to local facilities, and 24/7 virtual classes through Y360, it’s a powerful resource to support your health and wellness.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our residential and crisis stabilization units, including Keller House, Pacific Hope and Recovery Center (PHRC), and the Crisis Triage Center (CTC). Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, practical nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. You will participate in treatment planning, medication administration, and health education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support client stabilization and recovery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct client admission exams using approved protocols and assess medical stability for residential care.
• Communicate and coordinate with outpatient providers to verify, process, and implement orders.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client responses to medications and treatment interventions.
• Create and maintain accurate eMARs and perform medication administration in accordance with nursing best practices.
• Support other staff with medication observation and assist clients in obtaining prescriptions.
• Maintain and document medication inventory, including controlled substances, and oversee monthly supply orders.
• Implement emergency procedures and clinical interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with team members—including MHPs, behavioral health techs, and care team assistants—to ensure client safety and care.
• Participate in discharge planning and medication education for clients leaving the unit.
• Lead or support client wellness groups and actively engage clients in program activities.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and agency policies when handling limited client information disclosures.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program approved by the WA State Board of Nursing

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

LICENSURE: Active and unencumbered LPN license in Washington State. 

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Associates’ degree in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of LPN experience preferred but not mandatory; Two years of experience in mental health also preferred.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1.                 Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in Proact  and other agency-mandated training

SKILLS:

1.                 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2.                 Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
3.                 Time management to address the needs of clients during the scheduled shift

ABILITIES:

1.                 Ability to designate non-nursing tasks to support staff.  Coordinate with the shift supervisor for unit safety and other client needs.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs, talk or listen and lift up to 50 pounds. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.