PRN Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN)- Crisis

Job Duties & Functions

• 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.
• Participate in team/organization meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: & Qualifications:

• LPN
• Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.

• RN
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. License must be in good standing.
• Minimum two years nursing experience; experience in a behavioral health or outpatient clinic
• preferred
• Experience with the severe and persistently mentally ill or similar populations strongly preferred.

• BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Work Location

This is a on-site position at 4353 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, repetitive hand/finger motions, manual dexterity. Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures. Requires visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls. Requires a capacity to handle emotionally charged situations and maintain professional boundaries. Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing patient needs.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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