LPN - Behavioral Health

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

• Provide safe and therapeutic direct patient care considering patient needs, cultural and social differences, age, and specific educational needs.
• Transcribe physician's orders accurately; safely administer medications and treatments; document patient's response tendencies.
• Participate in area-based Performance Improvement activities and evaluate the quality of patient care, effectiveness of nursing practice, and outcomes of care.
• Use therapeutic communication and demonstrate age-specific competencies reflecting knowledge of cultural diversity in caring for patients. Assist in establishing and assuring that the lodge environment is safe, clean, and therapeutic with consideration of age, culture, and practice.
• Provide for patient treatment and other patient care activities.
• Acquire, maintain, and demonstrate current knowledge of policies, procedures, directives, and Nursing Practices needed to provide quality patient care.
• Attend at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted SClicense/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

• Minimum of 2 yearsof recent experience as a LPN.

• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates

Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Queyara at (800) 928-5561, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.