Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

About the role

Join the team at West River Mental Health, a premier provider of mental health care in Western South Dakota since 1948. We are currently accepting applications for an RN/LPN/CMA position. These roles coordinate medical treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for identified clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services by participating in medical treatment planning and monitoring progress towards goals and objectives.
• Aid in locating, coordinating, and monitoring medical, social, and psychiatric services.
• Document and notify staff of changes in client’s status.
• Provide emergency services during crises.
• Assess and manage symptoms when clinically appropriate.
• Administer and instruct clients on the proper use of prescription and nonprescription medication.
• Train staff in CPR, first aid, medication management, and infection control.
• Create, maintain, and monitor procedures and practices for administering and storing medications.
• Document client activity in the chart as required by company policy.
• Support clients in obtaining basic necessities, performing daily living activities, and developing social skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of medical protocols related to mental illness.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Computer keyboard proficiency for typing.
• Skills in administering CPR, first aid, and medication management.
• Ability to navigate various building types, including court systems and client homes.
• Professional interaction with clients and customers.
• Sit for extended periods while typing on a computer keyboard.
• Valid South Dakota driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• RN, LPN, or Paramedic Certification in the State of South Dakota.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of medical protocols as it relates to mental illness.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Computer keyboard proficiency for typing.
• Skills in administering CPR, first aid, and medication management.
• Ability to navigate various building types, including court systems and client homes.
• Professional interaction with clients and customers.
• Sit for extended periods while typing on a computer keyboard.
• Valid South Dakota driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional employee benefits package that includes health, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and floating holidays.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in this posting.