Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse Strawberry Hill Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides relevant nursing and support services for clients in a psychiatric setting. Responsibilities: Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Improve patient outcomes and deliver quality care within practice areas assigned. Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards and patient satisfaction. Collect routine data for initial, shift, and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per unit standards. Effectively utilize appropriate behavior management techniques for the behavioral health patient population. Perform focused assessments as directed by a RN. Perform medication administration within the LPN scope licensure. Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the health system framework. Implement the plan of care in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. Utilize division/unit standards when providing care as delegated by a RN. Utilize unit and department protocols/standard. Perform other duties within the LPN scope as assigned by the RN or unit leadership. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required: High School Diploma or GED Professional State Licensure - LPN BLS Certification 1 year of experience Proficient in computer typing Basic computer software program skills Excellent clinical assessment skills Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Preferred 1-3 years of experience Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-28896 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.