Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn)- Behavioral Health

Kansashealthsystem

Strawberry Hill Campus, Kansas, United States
Behavioral health patient population care
Medication administration within lpn scope
Effective behavior management techniques
The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides relevant nursing and support services for clients in a psychiatric setting

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides relevant nursing and support services for clients in a psychiatric setting.
  • Responsibilities include performing focused assessments, administering medications within the LPN scope, and utilizing appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Candidates must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and recommend ideas for change within the health system framework.

Matching Summary

The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides relevant nursing and support services for clients in a psychiatric setting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health patient population care
  • Medication administration within LPN scope
  • Effective behavior management techniques
  • Collaboration with RNs for delegated tasks
  • Clinical assessment data collection

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving skills for system improvement
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • Proficiency in computer typing and software

Key Requirements

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Licensed Practical Nurse license
  • 1+ years of experience required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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