Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
To provide 24 hours nursing services according to physician’s orders. This includes nursing interview during admission, medication administration, and providing supportive nursing measures to clients in crisis/substance abuse withdrawal. LPNS also provide support, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and referral to those in crisis. This includes assisting with residential duties, basic living skills, support services, monitoring clients, and assisting with placement/discharge when appropriate. Other duties, including answering crisis calls may be assigned as well.
Requirements
- Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current, valid W.V. Licensed Practical Nurse License.
- Ability to legally transport clients.
- Ability to comply with Client’s Rights.
- Ability to comply with Valley’s and Division departmental safety procedures.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Crisis work.
- Experience in Mental health field.
- Knowledge of commitment law.
- Knowledge of diverse disability populations.
- Knowledge of community resources for behavioral health issues.
Responsibilities
- provide 24 hours nursing services according to physician’s orders
- nursing interview during admission
- medication administration
- providing supportive nursing measures to clients in crisis/substance abuse withdrawal
- provide support, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and referral to those in crisis
- assisting with residential duties
- basic living skills
- support services
- monitoring clients
- assisting with placement/discharge when appropriate
- answering crisis calls
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
