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Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Location: Pierre, SD

Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service

Position Description

Provides health care for individuals with mental illness by assessing needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions of patients, determining if a physician’s attention is necessary and following orders given by a physician/Certified Nurse Practitioner to ensure patient health care needs are met. Services provided in the community (client’s homes) and in the clinic setting.

Duties / Responsibilities:

·Completes comprehensive patient assessment and formulates or updates nursing care plans

·Assesses the patient’s physical condition

·Conducts periodic patient interviews

·Provides comprehensive patient care according to the individual’s treatment plan

·Conducts group and individual activities appropriate to treatment plans

·Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/CNP to ensure patients’ medical needs are addressed and side effects from medications and treatments are documented

·Monitors patients’ response to medications and treatments and relays data to the physician/CNP

·Explains prescribed medications and treatments to patients and staff

·Maintains patient records to maintain adequate and accurate patient data

·Records pertinent medical or behavioral data

·Completes special reports and forms

·Provides basic medical care, determines if physician/CNP’s care is needed and necessary, and make arrangement for obtaining it

·Evaluates and documents specific health problems of patients, determines what action is necessary and administers medications as appropriate

·Assesses the physical needs of patients, observes patients for illness or injury, and answers questions of staff regarding behavior of patients

·Provides input during treatment team meetings to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient

·Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers for continuity of care

·Is familiar with the Suicide Safe Care protocol and takes the proper steps if concerned about the personal safety of a client

Required Skills / Ability:

·Knowledgeable in current nursing theory and practice

·Skills in crisis and emergency management

·Ability to work as part of a team

·Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office

·Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

·Problem solving skills

·Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·Strong organizational skills

·Ability to meet deadlines

·Possess a valid driver’s license

Education and Experience:

·Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in South Dakota

·Experience in mental health preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to infectious diseases.

Exposure to occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks and electric shocks.

Requires long hours of standing and moving.