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WellPower · 1 month ago

Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN) - Part-Time - Saturday 7am-7:30pm - Walk in Center

WIC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.96/hr - $39.06/hr

1+ years exp

WellPower is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals in their mental health journey. The Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN) will provide clinical services within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on psychological problem identification, crisis interventions, and coordinating care for consumers.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide psychological problem identification, crisis interventions, and similar services to assigned consumers

Provide limited case management services to consumers 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)

Monitor consumer’s vital signs

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

Qualification

Colorado RNLPN licensureTrauma informed principlesPsychotherapy methodsCrisis interventionEffective communication skills

Required

Current Colorado RN or LPN licensure

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

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

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

Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy and community resources

Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately

Familiarity with the DSM IV and diagnostic techniques

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours which may be required

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire (i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment