Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a fulltime LPN Nurse at Cliff location (Community Support Services.) Schedule is MondayFriday 8:00am4:00pm no nights or weekends! Southeasterns mission is empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.
JOB SUMMARY: This member of the multidisciplinary team is responsible for assisting the Lead Nurse with the nursing and medical services conducting psychosocial assessments assessing physical health needs making appropriate referrals to community physicians providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist providing a range of treatment rehabilitation and support services and case management. Participate as an active and positive member of the team and provide education and support to other staff as needed and within limits of expertise. Flexibility required in emergencies and inclement weather.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- Health Dental Vision and Ancillary insurance
- Company paid LTD and AD&D
- 403B retirement with company match
- EAP
- Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month
- Licensure Reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); prefer at least 1 year of experience working with severe mentally ill (SMI) adults and other mental health professionals. Must have a strong commitment to the rights and abilities of each person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residences work in market jobs and have access to helpful adequate competent and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illness and respect for clients rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Completion of a State Board approved LPN program required. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with South Dakota State Nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges. Must renew licensure as required by the Board of Nursing. Functions within the legal scope of Nursing practice. Must have a current drivers license car insurance and a driving record acceptable to Southeasterns insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check Motor Vehicle background check and drug screening.
Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
