DSHS ESH Nursing Assistant / Mental Health Technician

Eastern State Hospital is expanding! If you are ready to work as a nursing assistant and devoted to providing inpatient care to patients with behavioral health issues, consider this exciting opportunity. Eastern State Hospital is seeking committed Mental Health Technicians to work with our patients on their road to recovery.

In this role, you will make real, lasting differences in the lives of our patients.

We currently have opportunities for on-call, day, evening, and night employment. Evening shift is 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Nightshift is 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. which include a $1.00/hr shift differential in addition to base pay.

Some of what you will do

• Provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse
• Following hospital, state, and federal regulatory standards, policies, and procedures deliver care per individual treatment plan
• Provide for patient safety and comfort through attention to basic needs and activities
• Recognize situations to safely deescalate patients utilizing assistance from the support team
• Move and transfer patients, escort and transport patients
• Communicate information to RNs regarding changes in condition and clinical information
• 1:1 observations
• Hand out meals, snacks, beverages, linen, towels, personal electronics
• Ward checks

Who should apply

• Professionals who have a high school diploma or GED and WA State licensed as a nursing assistant (NAR) nurse assistant certified (NAC), or Medical Assistant (MA)
• Ability to provide accurate and clear communication
• Proficiency in the operation of computers, copy machines, metal detectors, and patient lifting equipment

Want to know more about Eastern State Hospital? Click on the videos below to meet staff, take a tour, and explore your career.

This advertisement has been reopened to allow additional qualified people to apply. If you have already applied for this job, you do not need to apply again-your status remains unchanged.

Interested? Apply online today. Choose your available shifts under the Supplemental Question section. Evening and Nightshifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring 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.

NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

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.