Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for Red Rock clients. Ensures continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments to identify client needs and develop a care plan.
• Manages medication administration and ensures proper documentation.
• Monitors clients' reactions to medication and therapeutic procedures.
• Assists in the assessment of clients' mental status daily.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to manage client care.
• Develops and implements care plans for clients within the Red Rock Health Team.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives.
• Maintains core competencies in working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education.
• Assists in the coordination of care between different healthcare providers and agencies.
• Assists in the assessment of clients' physical health needs and makes appropriate referrals.
• Manages the system for getting medications ordered and delivered to clients.
• Administers injectable medications and emergency medication as needed.
• Communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor's orders for medications.
• Documents care according to nursing standards and agency policies.
• Participates in staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn about agency policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives.
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team.

Requirements

• Registered LPN in state of Oklahoma.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in using physical assessment skills and handling medical emergencies.
• Able to work shift-work.
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS.
• One-year experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques, and procedures preferred.
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Certification in mental health nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN in state of Oklahoma.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in using physical assessment skills and handling medical emergencies.
• Able to work shift-work.
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS.
• One-year experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques, and procedures preferred.
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Certification in mental health nursing preferred.

Skills

• Nursing assessment skills.
• Medication administration.
• Emergency response.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Physical assessment skills.
• Psychiatric nursing knowledge.
• Co-occurring disorder management.

Benefits

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shift work is required.