Nurse - LPN

Nurse: Seeking a Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care and medication administration to adolescent clients in a residential mental health setting. This position would include medication administering, completion of daily vitals, weekly nursing assessments, and assisting providers in seeing clients on a weekly basis. Nursing services would be direct towards clients, ages 11-17, who are currently receiving residential treatment for behavioral health including but not limited to self harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety. Candidates would thrive in this position if they enjoy working with teenagers, possess strong problem solving skills, effectively handle crises, and are familiar with psychotropic medication within the adolescent population. LPNPay Rate: LPN $25/HRType: Full-timeSchedule: 9am-5p, M-FJob Responsibilities:Conducts nursing assessments and monitoring of patientsAssists with medication management; Ensures Universal Precautions of the unitFacilitates health education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug InteractionsObserve and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatmentDetermines and implements specific protocols as designated by the Director of Nursing /Clinical DirectorAttends and participates in all “in-service” functionsEffectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Director of Nursing and follows up as necessaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Nursing /Clinical Director, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical careFacilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications. Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problemsAssists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planningTakes verbal orders from the Director of Nursing or Clinical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionallyProvides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Clinical Liaison/Medical DirectorParticipates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requestedAttends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etcFunctions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff. Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policiesCommunicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team memberDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting. Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibilityCompletes all tasks with concern for work qualityQualifications:A minimum of Licensure Practical Nurse CertificationA minimum of 1 years’ experience working with adolescent mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred. Must pass a Level 2 Background CheckLicensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state and maintains current licensure per state requirementsMaintains current CPR certificationCurrent (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictionsMedication educationBenefits:Paid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePowered by JazzHRJgkJN20hIp