Psychiatric Nurse I - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The role

Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments, and treatment to people with severe and persistent mental illness. You will obtain, record, and communicate clinical information within a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Provide psychological problem identification, crisis interventions, and similar services to assigned patients.
• Provide limited case management services to people we serve as needed.
• Assist consumers with psychological and social development and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate consumer's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources.
• Coordinate medical care and intervention with other clinical staff and psychiatrist(s).
• Draw blood for lab work for patients.
• Monitor consumer's vital signs.
• Periodically provide community injections
• Administer medications including intramuscular medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.

Required qualifications

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive hand/finger motions, manual dexterity.
• Fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures.
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls.
• Capacity to handle emotionally charged situations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing patient needs.

Nice to have

• 1-3 years of experience working with patients with a serious and persistent mental illness

About the company

WellPower envisions a community where every person's mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. They offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are.