***Calling All LPNs with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Experience******

TITLE: Psychiatric LPN
LOCATION: Denver
# OPENINGS: 1
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
COMPENSATION: $21.55/HR – $25.36/HR
*May require occasional evening or weekend hours.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 our standards
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing Lead Nurse and Program Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado
• One to three (1-3) years’ experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred
• Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Working knowledge of laboratory test results
• Ability to assess crises situations and intervene appropriately
• Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• General knowledge of computer technology
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness