Family & Children's Service - Tulsa, OK
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Now hiring a talented Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN who wants to make a difference working for a large, premier non-profit behavioral health organization that has served the community with distinction for over a century. The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN at the CrisisCare Center is responsible for providing medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, is responsible for activities related to workflow processes. LPN maintains confidentiality of materials processed and demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. LPN minimizes the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder and empower consumers to manage their health, prevent diseases and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies. LPN incorporates disease management models that address behavioral disorders.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
- Maintain confidentiality of materials processed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.
- Minimize the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
- Empower consumers to manage their health and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies.
- Incorporate disease management models that address behavioral disorders.
Requirements
- Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Program and current certification as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma.
- No previous experience required; however, previous experience working with clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse is preferred.
- Knowledge of professional LPN practice care techniques and medical procedures, medical supplies, sanitation and personal hygiene; and of nutrition.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and applying nursing care techniques working with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Skill in exercising judgment, initiative, self-control, and patience in following detailed instructions; and in maintaining a sympathetic relationship with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience working with clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Benefits
- $25+/hr. Plus Stacking Shift Differentials!
- $6,000 Sign-On Bonus and additional $3,000 Premium Pay Incentive
- Generous benefit package- Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
- 24 Paid Days off 1st year (prorated for less than full time and if start after first of the year)
