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WellPower · 3 months ago

Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN) - AON Saturday 7:00pm - 7:30a

Solutions Center - Denver

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.96/hr - $36.12/hr

2+ years exp

WellPower is dedicated to providing support for individuals with severe mental illnesses and is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace. The Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN) will provide direct nursing services, conduct mental health assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, 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

Draw blood for lab work for consumers

Monitor consumers’ vital signs

Administer intramuscular medications

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards

Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required

Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing

Perform other duties as assigned

Conduct basic health assessments and monitor vital signs

Administer medications, including intramuscular injections

Draw blood and assist with lab coordination

Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical staff to support medical and psychiatric care

Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records

Support client engagement in care coordination and referrals to internal or external resources

Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision as needed

Foster a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed Practical NurseLicensed Registered NurseBehavioral health experienceTrauma informed principlesPsychotropic medications knowledgeCrisis intervention skillsComputer technology knowledgeEffective communication

Required

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado

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

1-3 years of experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred

Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices

Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications

Working knowledge of laboratory test results

Ability to assess crises situations and intervene appropriately

Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques

Effective written and verbal communications skills

General knowledge of computer technology

Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire

Preferred

Experience in a behavioral health or outpatient clinic preferred

Experience with the severe and persistently mentally ill or similar populations strongly preferred

1-3 years of experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred

Benefits

9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more

Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match

Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year

$52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado

Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs

Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more