Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid LPN license from the State Board of Nursing.
• One year or moderate experience as a practical nurse in a behavioral health setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous medication administration experience.
• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clients; obtain and review relevant medical data; collect vital signs and specimens; and monitor clients’ responses to treatment.
• Carry out treatment plans while assisting registered nurses or physicians with direct patient care.
• Assist with psychological reviews and schedule health care provider and dental appointments; attend neurology and specialty appointments as appropriate.
• Document care administration promptly and thoroughly in client medical records.
• Provide the medical perspective at Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Serve as a resource to department staff and students in delivering quality client care.
• Provide crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Provide hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff.
• Promote and assist with communicable disease control.
• Prepare or complete health services forms, including medication permission forms, on-call sheets, and medical or dental appointment sheets.
• Participate in rotating on-call duty as appropriate and respond promptly to calls for immediate nursing services.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training as required.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually for employees averaging at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee Assistance Program with five free sessions per year per family member and 24-hour emergency phone assistance.
• Referral bonus of $1,000 for referring new employees, with $500 paid upon hire and $500 after 90 days of employment.