***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
