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

Northwest Children's Home • Lewiston, ID

1d • Onsite

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.
• 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.
• Completion of all required training per agency Training Policy 201 within two months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Commensurate experience in a related field.
• Nursing in a psychiatric or pediatric inpatient unit with exposure to troubled adolescents or children.
• Specialized education or experience working with mental health patients.
• Experience working with children.
• Background in health assessment skills such as doctor’s office or public health.
• Understanding and respect for children and their needs and the child's family and culture.
• Physically and emotionally suited to provide services to unrelated children and the problems they present.
• Capable of performing activities related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Administering a system of health services delivery for emotionally and/or mentally ill youth receiving treatment and rehabilitative services.
• Working with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients.
• Assessing and treating 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.
• Managing, coordinating, and evaluating the care and education of the client and family along the health care process.
• Managing and supporting clients who need to be closely monitored.
• Adhering to medications and therapies with complex protocols.
• Operating medical equipment and ability to be trained in required technology, processes and equipment.
• Being available to work on short notice for on-call duty.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed