Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Red Rock Behavioral Health ServicesProvides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for Red Rock clients. Provides clients with continuity of care. IF PACT: Organizes and manages the system of getting medications ordered and delivered to the clients; assesses physical health needs; makes appropriate referrals to community physicians; provides management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; provides a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services and shares shift-management responsibility with other staff.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerforms nursing assessments in order to identify client's needs, plan of care. Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions. Assesses for medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients' stay. Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care from crisis centerAdministers medication and maintains clinical charts. Observes, records, and initiates appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic proceduresMonitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants assigned to their shiftsReviews and monitors client's progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfareDocuments care according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and proceduresAssists in assessment of clients' mental status on a daily basisPerforms a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimens, administrates of injectable medications and emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor's orders for medications and related dutiesMaintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatmentCounts and documents locked PRN medications every shift with guidance/supervision of registered nurse on dutyAttends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in ongoing in-service training as well as pertinent external trainingAssists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectivesSupports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health TeamPerforms other duties as requiredQualificationsRegistered LPN in state of OklahomaDemonstrated interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergenciesMust be able to work shift-workCommitment to the mission of Red Rock BHSOne-year experience preferred Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications preferredKnowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures preferredExperience working in a psychiatric setting preferredCertification in mental health nursing preferredPhysical RequirementsMust have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of timeMust have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 poundsAbility to travel approximately 10% of the timeAbility to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printerHow We Take Care Of You!We pay a generous portion of your Health InsuranceLow-cost Dental and Vision InsuranceRetirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salaryStudent Loan Repayment OptionsNo Cost Employee Assistance Plan3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)9 Paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.4 Rest and Relaxation Days3 days of Education Leave4 hours of Volunteer LeaveEligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses AnnuallyEmployer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesRed Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.