Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN)
About The Position
Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness. Learn more about WellPower: Pay Range and Benefits: Psych Nurse I (LPN): Begins at $30.12/hr Language Differential: $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.
Requirements
- Graduation from 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 a 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 crises situations and intervene appropriately.
- Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
- General knowledge of computer technology.
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, and crisis interventions.
- Provide medical case management as needed.
- Assist consumers with psychological, social development and rehabilitation.
- Coordinate medical care and intervention with staff and psychiatrist.
- 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
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching
- Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
- Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
