PRN Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (LPN) (RN)

Northwest Children's Home • Lewiston, ID

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision and working with medical and psychiatric consultants, the Nursing Department is responsible for administering a system of health services delivery for emotionally and/or mentally ill youth receiving treatment and rehabilitative services. This position will work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current Idaho licensure with commensurate experience in related field preferred.
• Nursing in psychiatric or pediatric inpatient unit with exposure to troubled adolescents or children.
• Specialized education or experience working with mental health patients.
• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and provide verification.
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Within two months of hire date, completion of all required training per agency Training Policy 201.
• Ability to assess and treat simple and complex psychiatric and mental health problems from adjustment disorders to serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness, major depression and anxiety disorders.
• Strong skills to manage, coordinate and evaluate the care and education of the client and family along the health care process.
• Ability to manage and support clients who need to be closely monitored.
• Trained to adhere to medications and therapies with complex protocols.
• Expertise in operating medical equipment & ability to be trained in required technology, processes and equipment.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call duty required (must be available to work on short notice).
• Have an understanding and respect for children and their needs and the child's family and culture.
• Be physically and emotionally suited to provide services to unrelated children and the problems they present.
• Capable of performing activities related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children.
• Background in health assessment skills such as doctor’s office or public health preferred.
• Specialized education or experience working with mental health patients.

Responsibilities

• Administering a system of health services delivery for emotionally and/or mentally ill youth receiving treatment and rehabilitative services.
• Work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees