Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) Flexible Schedules

$57,928 - $61,048/Yr

Nursing Services - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) at WellPower is responsible for providing direct mental health services, assessments, and treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. This role emphasizes the importance of a trauma-informed approach and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for consumers. The position offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations and problem identification.
• Conduct crisis interventions as needed.
• Assist consumers with psychological, social development, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate medical care and interventions with staff and psychiatrists.
• Draw blood for lab work for consumers.
• Monitor consumers' vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Lead Nurse, and Program Manager.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.
• 1-3 years of experience working with consumers with serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of computer technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule