Licensed Practical Nurse - $1,000 sign-on bonus

Apis Services Inc•Cañon City, CO

1d•$0 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic. Functions to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the adolescent patient. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned. Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community through compassionate, integrated mental health services? We’ve got the job for you! Join our team and together, we will continue building better futures!

Requirements

Current licensure as an LPN in Colorado.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
Must pass criminal background check(s), including Child Abuse & Neglect Databases.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Able to demonstrate medical knowledge for full body and local assessments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EHR system.
Experience with Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic.
Seeking methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrating knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the adolescent patient.
Performing other duties as assigned when the need arises.
Administering physician prescribed medications and vaccines.
Administering OTC medications per standing order.
Collaborating with other members of the medical team to maintain and order adequate inventory of medications and medical supplies.
Responding to all medical emergencies, providing first aid, and medication treatment.
Collaborating with the RN to initiate appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners as needed.
Acting as an agent of the facility to communicate with and coordinate with community service agencies to ensure routine and emergency medical care for clients and team members.
Promoting and educating good health habits, proper hygiene, and good nutrition with all clients.
Maintaining all medical documentation, medical history, and files as required through regulations and facility requirements on each client while following HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.
Teaching and participating in health education classes for clients using medically developed approved curriculum addressing health topics, sexuality, hygiene, nutrition, and diet.
Collaborating with the RN to develop medical portions of the individual treatment plan.
Participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.
Participating in training and demonstrating appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques, and periodic recertification of these skills.
Attending and completing all mandatory training and meetings as scheduled, to include in person and electronically.
Maintaining compliance with company exposure plan(s) to include OSHA, emergency, and blood borne pathogens.