Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN
About The Position
High Plains Mental Health Center is launching one of Kansas’ first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) and is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join this groundbreaking initiative. This center will be a 24/7 inpatient facility playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing local access to critical mental health care. This PRN position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community, assisting with admissions, administering medications, providing direct patient care, implementing safety plans, utilizing de-escalation techniques, maintaining documentation, assisting with discharge planning, and attending required staff trainings.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc).
- Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.
- Physically & mentally capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
- Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the admission process, including conducting basic physical & behavioral health assessments.
- Document patient history and vitals.
- Administering and monitoring psychiatric medications, including observing side effects and adverse reactions.
- Providing direct patient care, including helping with daily living tasks and crisis support.
- Implementing suicide prevention protocols and other individualized safety plans.
- Utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.
- Maintaining detailed and timely documentation of all care provided and changes in patient condition.
- Assisting with discharge planning and care coordination in collaboration with case managers and the clinical team.
- Attending required staff trainings on trauma-informed care, emergency procedures, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.
Benefits
- Shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour
- $500 SIGN-ON BONUS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
