If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a LPN with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change. 

What you'll do
 

The LPN is responsible for providing quality health care services to all clients including managing somatic conditions, medical needs, communicating with team members to determine appropriate treatment protocol and course, and creating a favorable group climate for the effective treatment of each enrolled client. 

This position supports the Residential Services Division of Pioneer Human Services by performing clinical tasks to support the provision of quality and cost-effective medical services to behavioral health clients.

Primary/essential duties and responibilities are but not limited to:

• Assists with client interventions.
• Aids in the client's biopsychosocial educational processes including conducting health education classes and teaching individual client’s health related issues such as self-administration of medications, prevention of infectious diseases, nutrition, and nicotine.
• Assists clients in meeting health and safety needs in accordance with each individual's stage of recovery and program policies.
• Assigns, performs and monitors resident vital signs following policy or as clinically warranted.
• Manage reports, and addresses client concerns regarding physical and psychological needs.
• Documents observations of behaviors, physical signs and symptoms and psychological needs, medication delivery, ongoing health assessment needs and treatment progress and pertinent health and safety issues according to program policy.
• Participates in other areas of treatment plan implementation as directed.
• Collects lab specimens and blood draws if necessary.
• Completes TB testing.
• Conducts basic medical screens, including blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. and monitors and documents symptoms
• As warranted, assists in or facilitates Urine Drug Screens.
• Provides aseptic wound care.
• Follows orders of psychiatric prescriber in accordance with program policy.
• Provides a safe and healthy environment, which includes maintaining, cleaning, and disposal of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.

• Attendance at staff meetings and active participation in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Interprets and explains program policy to each client as needed.
• Integrates knowledge by thinking through and planning the most professional, therapeutic reaction or intervention in any given client care situation.
• Provides written documentation of observations as input to the client's Individual Service Plan and review process.
• Monitors and assists with management of inventory restocks supplies and orders and purchases supplies as directed.
• Assists/Submits Monthly QA reports, UA/BA, Psych and Medical, Medication Review, as required.
• Maintains clinical record in accordance with Washington State law and policy.

• Participates in daily team staffing meetings.
• Conducts staff training for orientation and technical skills, as needed.
• Provides pertinent verbal and written shift reports and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Develops and implements Nursing Treatment/Care Planning utilizing team approach and including input from team members and clients.
• Meets with other program staff, consultants, volunteers, and attends other meetings as directed.
• Participates in treatment team trainings, as required.

What you'll bring

• Must be a License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington and have a current Washington State LPN license in good standing. 
• 1-year experience working in a care setting.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferably you'll bring

• Experience with electronic charting. 

• Experience working with mental health & chemical dependency clients.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Knowledge of local resources and services for individuals who are homeless or low-income and those experiences chronic behavioral health challenges or having histories of involvement in legal system

(What we offer)

Our employees are important. That’s why at Pioneer Human Services we’re committed to competitive industry compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain balance. Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment in:

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental

• Vision coverage

After 60 days of full-time employment coverage for

• Life,
• AD&D, and disability

Other benefits include:

• Dependent Daycare flexible spending. 
• Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor's degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee's annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement 

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.