What are the responsibilities and job description for the WYCA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at State of Washington?
Do you want to join a dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of Washington's youth?
Have you ever wanted to be a School Nurse, Camp Nurse or a Clinic Nurse? Why Choose One?! As a WYCA LPN you can step into a dynamic role that seamlessly blends the most engaging and rewarding aspects of school, camp and clinic nursing environments. This unique position offers unparalleled variety and the chance to make an impact across diverse community settings.
Have you ever wanted to be a School Nurse, Camp Nurse or a Clinic Nurse? Why Choose One?! As a WYCA LPN you can step into a dynamic role that seamlessly blends the most engaging and rewarding aspects of school, camp and clinic nursing environments. This unique position offers unparalleled variety and the chance to make an impact across diverse community settings.
Come join our team and experience the best about being a Licensed Practical Nurse - working one on one with students aged 15 to 19; assessing their basic first aid needs; educating them on their health and encouraging them to be their best self while working with a great team who all support each student's efforts to succeed! If you're looking for a role that combines broad experience with deep satisfaction, this is your opportunity....this is your team!
We invite you to apply for the position of Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy (WYCA) Licensed Practical Nurse where you will work in a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track.
Under the general direction of the WYCA Registered Nurse, this position will assist with monitoring and delivering healthcare and wellness management to the at-risk youth (student Cadets) who are participating in the WYCA program.
The salary shown does not include eligibility for on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium pay or a shift differential for evening shift work.
Click on the video below to see some of our amazing Cadets!
ABOUT THE YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Who we are:
The WYCA was established under the authority and guidelines of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. This is a voluntary program which includes a 22-week residential phase followed by a 24-month post-residential phase. The purpose of the program is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington. The National Guard ChalleNGe Program is one of the most successful alternative education programs designed for high school dropouts or youth that are not progressing in a traditional high school setting and has graduated over 215,000 Cadets to date.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department and the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy visit www.mil.wa.gov/youth-academy
What makes WYCA a great place to work?
- Work that matters-building character, enriching lives, one Cadet at a time!
- The opportunity to provide student education and support to at-risk youth in our community!
- NO overnight shifts! NO unpredictable working conditions!
- CONSISTENT WORK SCHEDULE!
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visithttp://careers.wa.gov/benefits.htmlfor more information.
- Tuition Discount! Washington State Employees are eligible for a10% tuition discount with Western Governors University (WGU) for Bachelor's & Master's Degree programs in Business; Information Technology; Healthcare and Education.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Support for employee growth and development
Some of what you'll be doing:
- Assist the Registered Nurse with the coordination of the WYCA Health Center programs and services for a 24/7 residential program for at-risk youth, including health center operations, sick call, coordinating Cadet medical care, security, medication administration, overall wellness, and health & hygiene education.
- Act as a secondary resource for Cadet’s physical health and wellness management strategies.
A valid Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
OR
Recent graduate of a formal education program who is awaiting the results of the licensing examination or applicant with license from another state. Must have a Washington State issued temporary permit. Failure to obtain a license shall result in immediate termination from the position by the appointing authority.
AND
An Associates Degree in Nursing
Special Requirements: Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the state of Washington as an LPN. In addition, employee will be required to maintain CME credits sufficient to maintain license.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- One year’s experience working as an LPN in a Hospital, Clinical, School or Health Center setting. Experience in adolescent populations or school nursing is preferred.
- Working with at-risk or disengaged youth, families/guardians, educational/social service agencies and community members.
- Assessing emergency situations as well as the health needs and requirements of at-risk teenagers.
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of crisis interventions, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of the Growth and Development in adolescents.
- Sound comprehensive nursing and medication administration practices.
- Administration and control of medication in accordance with state law.
- Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
- Communicable disease and control reporting requirements.
- HIPAA/FERPA compliance requirements.
Skills / Abilities:
- Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional ethical conduct in accordance with established guidelines.
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations related to working with healthcare providers and in a school around information pertaining to medical and/or reasonable accommodation.
- Demonstrate safe health care, reflecting the philosophy, purpose, and standard of current law.
- Adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.
- Maintain and process medical records in accordance with Federal, State, and Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy requirements.
- Identify and manage behavior and impulsiveness demonstrated by adolescents.
Routinely work a 40-hour work week as scheduled to provide ongoing customer and program support.
Compensation: Wage/salary will depend on qualifications or rules of promotion.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Lift, bend, stoop and reach when required to attend to Cadets’ personal hygiene and routine physical and behavioral healthcare.
- Lift / utilize medical equipment as needed to provide care.
Normal working hours: Thursday through Monday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off.
Additional work hours may be required to accomplish tasks related to coordinating medical services and responding to medical situations.
Incumbent must be willing to work beyond the established core hours/days when necessary to accomplish the day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
Duty will include periodic weekends and nights depending on program activities and requirements, including responding to emergency situations in a reasonable amount of time when they involve Cadet health, safety, or security. Hours may vary on occasion to accommodate special events.
Background Check
Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and criminal background check investigation, which includes fingerprinting. The background check is required for all employees of the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy due to the nature of these positions (working with vulnerable youth) and the safety requirements of the job. Applicants are required to complete and sign a Washington Military Department Applicant Background and Disclosure Statement and a Waiver and Authority to Release Information Form. Candidates will not have access to any investigative materials and files.
Must be willing to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy. Failure to successfully complete any required background checks may be cause for termination.
Drug and Alcohol Testing and Use
Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on or off duty.
Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption.
Willing and able to pass drug testing requirements, including pre-employment (to include testing when employees change job classifications due to promotion or transfer or there is "reasonable suspicion").
WYCA Campus
Ability, willingness, desire and commitment to work with all at-risk youth in a 24/7 highly structured residential setting requiring extensive interaction and contact with at-risk youth and parents who may be disgruntled, angry, disrespectful (use of profanity, name calling, etc.), depressed and at times confrontational.
The WYCA campus is a tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drug, and weapon free facility. Weapons and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on campus when employees are on or off shift. This includes any alternate duty station site or in employee vehicles. Use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted anywhere within the confines of the Youth Academy (to include alternate duty stations) or in the view of the students when performing off campus duties and responsibilities.
Individuals working with at-risk youth in a residential setting are subject to safety and security surveillance.
Willing to work in and around military facilities and programs.
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program-Cooperative Agreement (NGYCP-CA) Hands-Off Leadership Guidance
Must be willing and committed to following the NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership and Appropriate Relationships Guidance, recognizing that as a staff member of the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy, our positions have implied authority over Cadets, regardless of their residential or completion status. This policy prohibits staff members from touching Cadets in an aggressive or harassing manner or in any way inappropriate to a professional mentoring relationship. Hands-Off Leadership prohibits staff members from using unprofessional language, including profanity, vulgarity or off-color jokes when interacting with, correcting or motivating Cadets.
Must be willing to follow directives and law pertaining to Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships. The uncompromising expectation for behavior in word and deed on the part of staff is nothing less than complete transparency and total professionalism. WYCA Campus
Ability, willingness, desire and commitment to work with all at-risk youth in a 24/7 highly structured residential setting requiring extensive interaction and contact with at-risk youth and parents who may be disgruntled, angry, disrespectful (use of profanity, name calling, etc.), depressed and at times confrontational.
The WYCA campus is a tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drug, and weapon free facility. Weapons and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on campus when employees are on or off shift. This includes any alternate duty station site or in employee vehicles. Use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted anywhere within the confines of the Youth Academy (to include alternate duty stations) or in the view of the students when performing off campus duties and responsibilities.
Individuals working with at-risk youth in a residential setting are subject to safety and security surveillance.
Willing to work in and around military facilities and programs.
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program-Cooperative Agreement (NGYCP-CA) Hands-Off Leadership Guidance
Must be willing and committed to following the NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership and Appropriate Relationships Guidance, recognizing that as a staff member of the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy, our positions have implied authority over Cadets, regardless of their residential or completion status. This policy prohibits staff members from touching Cadets in an aggressive or harassing manner or in any way inappropriate to a professional mentoring relationship. Hands-Off Leadership prohibits staff members from using unprofessional language, including profanity, vulgarity or off-color jokes when interacting with, correcting or motivating Cadets.
Travel/Training/Policies
Must complete annual first aid and CPR training/re-certification.
Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.
Driver's License
Must possess a valid unencumbered license to drive in the State of Washington
Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.
Telework Eligibility:
Due to the essential functions of this position requiring customer focused in person contact with community stakeholders as well as Cadets in residence, this position is not telework eligible.
UNION SHOP:
This position is covered by a union shop provision: Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
This position is covered by a union shop provision: Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:
1. A current application profile,
2. Responses to the supplemental questions,
3. A list of three professional references.
Please include two current/past supervisors, one peer or one subordinate, if applicable. For each reference, please include the following: Name, Professional Title, Working Relationship, Daytime Phone Number and Email Address.
If you have any questions about the application process or this recruitment, please contact Patricia Acoba at Patricia.Acoba@mil.wa.gov or (360) 473-2622.
Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your email contacts to ensure emails sent to advise you of the status of your application do not get sent to your junk mailbox.
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:
1. A current application profile,
2. Responses to the supplemental questions,
3. A list of three professional references.
Please include two current/past supervisors, one peer or one subordinate, if applicable. For each reference, please include the following: Name, Professional Title, Working Relationship, Daytime Phone Number and Email Address.
If you have any questions about the application process or this recruitment, please contact Patricia Acoba at Patricia.Acoba@mil.wa.gov or (360) 473-2622.
Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your email contacts to ensure emails sent to advise you of the status of your application do not get sent to your junk mailbox.
The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: patricia.acoba@mil.wa.gov, Call: (360) 473-2622, or 711.
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