Nurse - LPN Youth

Description Purpose

The purpose of the RN/LPN – Medication Services position is to provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to children and families.

Accountabilities

• Provide assessments 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.
• Coordinate referrals for additional services for clients.
• Monitor consumers’ vital signs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with MHCD standards.
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Coordinator of Medication Clinic.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
• Must be licensed as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kansas with good standing by the Board of Nursing of the State of Kansas.
• 1-3 years experience working with consumers with a serious emotional disturbance- behaviroal health needs preferred.
• Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• General knowledge of computer technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with serious emotional disturbance- behavioral health needs preferred.