Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for your next career step We have permanent and on call opportunities at both the Skilled Nursing Facility and the Intermittent Care Facility (ICF) at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center located in Shoreline, WA.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The campus includes both Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facility units, where nursing staff provide consistent, high-quality care in partnership with interdisciplinary teams.

This is a hands-on nursing role where you’ll contribute directly to care planning, daily treatment, and communication across the care team. Fircrest offers a team-based environment where your clinical skills and professional judgement are trusted and respected.

Please note: We have multiple vacancies for permanent and on-call positions with various shifts and schedules. As part of the online application, you will be asked to select your preferences.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Evening and night shifts earn an addition to the standard compensation rate.

See why people like you choose careers with DSHS:

Some of what you'll do:

• Be a vital and active member of an established interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide practical nursing services and care to clients with intellectual disabilities.
• Participate in the implementation of health care plans and respond to changes in client needs.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders.
• Record accurate health and treatment information in client charts.
• Communicate client status and care updates to the broader care team.
• Provide guidance to direct care staff on client health matters.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:

• Clinical accuracy: You follow nursing standards, DSHS policies and procedures, as well as provider orders to ensure safe and effective care.

• Communication skills: You convey information clearly and respectfully in conversations, written documentation, and client records—ensuring accurate, timely, and appropriate sharing of health-related updates.

• Observation: You monitor client conditions and respond appropriately to health changes.

• Team collaboration: You contribute to a coordinated approach across nursing and support staff.

• Professional judgement: You know when to escalate concerns and how to maintain client safety.

• Adaptability: You adjust care based on individual needs and work effectively across units.

Who should apply

• Professionals with a valid Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Interested Apply today!

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions Please contact Alex Baclaan alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 04260.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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