What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - RESIDENTIAL CRISIS position at Central Minnesota Mental Health Center?
Pay Range – Starts at $28.05 (Commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 1:30p – 11:00p Full Time (36 hours per week)
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within our Crisis Team in St. Cloud. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
The LPN in Crisis is responsible for providing standard patient care under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN) within a family driven, trauma informed framework.
- Complete a focused nursing assessment under the direction of a Crisis Qualified Designated RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the Medical Director and/or consulting physician
- Record and report change in client’s physical and mental condition to the Crisis Qualified Designated RN, Medical Director and/or Program Director as well as Crisis staff and the Crisis Clinical Supervisor
- Report possible suicidal or assaultive ideations, vulnerable adult and child maltreatment incidents
- Advise Crisis staff when a client may need a higher level of care such as Urgent Care or an Emergency Room visit
- Monitor and assess clients for medication side effects and drug interactions
- Provide education within scope of practice to clients regarding a variety of health-related topics including education about the importance of medication adherence and tobacco cessation
- Participate as a valued crisis program team member by assisting with rounds, light housekeeping tasks and disinfecting units to maintain infection control compliance
- Perform basic health screenings, including screening for risk of self-harm, in coordination with the Crisis staff.
Salary : $28