Full Time Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Employment Opportunities Kids TLC organization is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions.
You must be at least 21 years of age to work or volunteer at Kids TLC.
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Residential - RN/LPN (Full Time or Part Time)
RN/LPN (Full Time - Part Tim)
This is a client/resident care-oriented position that is intended to provide emotional and physical comfort to clients. This position is established to serve as part of a team of support to deliver high quality services and care to clients served by KidsTLC.
The Nurse is responsible for assisting with the management of medical care and communication of medical issues on their assigned unit(s), and for delivering high-quality medical services and holistic care to clients. Services are individualized and will be provided in the most appropriate setting, in a timely manner and in accordance with best practices, without prejudice, and within the scope of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse's scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, planning, communication, implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
Responsibilities and tasks are performed under the direction of the Director of Nursing or the Director of Medical Services of KidsTLC. Work performance is reviewed through supervision, reports, and evaluation. Incumbent to this position, the Nurse will be an employee of KidsTLC for Children and Families and will be subject to KidsTLC, Inc. personnel policies and procedures.
Provide Primary Nursing Care To KidsTLC Clients
Help staff maintain a safe, hygienic, and nurturing environment.
Assess clients' nursing needs.
Meet the reasonable medical and emotional needs of the clients.
Respect each child and family's individuality.
Provide individualized care for each child and family.
Inform the Nurse Practitioner(s) and Nurse Manager of any emergency, concern, or adverse change in a client's mental or physical health.
Help coordinate medical and psychiatric care/follow-up for the client while at KidsTLC.
Organize, cross-check, and administer medications to clients, documenting each medication administration according to KidsTLC's policies and procedures:
Document all medications, including name, strength, dose, frequency, timing, and diagnosis/rationale, in the clients' Medication Administration Records.
Document all ordered medication changes in the MAR by discontinuing the old order and writing the changes as a new medication order.
Document and report to the Provider and/or Director of Nursing all medication adverse effects, errors, losses, and wastes in a timely and appropriate manner.
Perform Basic Physical And Emotional Client Assessments And Share Findings With The Nurse Manager And Provider To Help Formulate Treatment Plans With Anticipated Outcomes
Health assessments may include pain, physical symptoms, nutritional, growth, vital signs, and overall wellness assessments.
Communicate any observations and concerns with the clients' Nurse Manager.
Provide information to the Provider and Nurse Manager regarding any issues or concerns relative to the medical and emotional needs of the clients.
Represent KidsTLC and its mission in a variety of public and community settings.
Learn and use the principles of Dialectical Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) when working with clients.
Mentor RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and new medical staff by providing expertise, guidance, and assistance when and where appropriate.
Value the children we treat, their experiences, and their development.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and tasks associated with the duties of any nursing position.
Acceptance of accountability for all aspects of the nursing position.
Completion of an accredited RN/LPN program and current RN/LPN licensure in good standing.
Must maintain current RN/LPN licensure without restriction and in compliance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
A minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Proficient with basic nursing skills and a good understanding of medications and their indications.
Participation and successful completion of all required KidsTLC Trainings as well as necessary continuing education that LPN licensure requires.
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