Licensed Practical Nurse

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Regular Full Time Professional Canon City, CO, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Hiring:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location:

Abraxas Youth and Family Services, CO

Pay Range: $35 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: varied

Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic.

Functions to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the adolescent patient. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned .

Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community through compassionate, integrated mental health services?
We've got the job for you!

Join our team
and
together, we will continue building better futures!

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you - both at home and at work.

• Free Meals
• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training

Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic.

Key Position Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate medical knowledge for full body and local assessments
• Administers physician prescribed medications and vaccines.
• Collaborate with other members of the medical team to maintain and order adequate inventory of medications and medical supplies.
• Respond to all medical emergencies, provide first aid, and medication treatment
• Collaborate with the RN to initiate appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners as needed. (Establishes LPN role in clinic, reporting hierarchy, and process)
• Acts as an agent of the facility to communicate with Coordinate with community service agencies to ensure routine and emergency medical care for clients and team members. (Rationale to ensure professionalism standard)
• Promote and educate good health habits, proper hygiene, and good nutrition with all clients. (Including education for individual and group education)
• Maintain all medical documentation, medical history, and files as required through regulations and facility requirements on each client while following HIPAA compliance rules and regulations. (This change is due to the many changes and extras we need to document with our EHR system)
• Teach and participate in health education classes for clients using medically developed approved curriculum addressing health topics, sexuality, hygiene, nutrition, and diet.
• Collaborates with the RN to develop medical portions of the individual treatment plan (The RN will be responsible for the treatment plan of each youth with collaboration from the LPN)
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as needed. (Attendance if RN is not available to attend)
• Able to participate in training and demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques, and periodic recertification of these skills
• Attends and completes all mandatory training and meetings as scheduled, to include in person and electronically
• Maintain compliance with company exposure plan(s) to include OSHA, emergency, and blood borne pathogens.

Hiring Requirements:

• Current licensure as an LPN in Colorado
  .
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass criminal background check(s), including Child Abuse & Neglect Databases.
• Must…