Crisis Nurse - LPN or RN PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job description

Wyandot BHN is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our adult crisis stabilization team! The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness in our 24 / 7 crisis stabilization center.

Essential Job Duties :

• Provide psychological evaluations / problem identification, and crisis interventions.
• Provide medical case management as needed.
• Assist consumers with psychological, social development and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate medical care and intervention with staff and psychiatrist.
• Draw blood for lab work for consumers.
• Monitor consumers’ vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with MHCD standards.
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Nurse and Program Manager.

Requirements : Job Requirements :

Education : Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Kansas, in good standing, with the Board of Nursing of the State of Kansas.

Experience : One to three years experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Skills & Abilities : Possess theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications. Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals. Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate directly and effectively in a cooperative manner. Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues. Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current liability insurance coverage. Must meet all relevant licensing, credentialing, etc. requirements. Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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