KCPC Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

A competent Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse who practices psychiatric‑mental health nursing under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs general nursing tasks for the holistic care and treatment of patients’ medical and psychiatric needs.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, expectations include assisting in the assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementing, coordination of care, health teaching and health promotion of psychiatric and medical healthcare needs of a unique patient population.

Nurses are expected to engage in mission‑driven leadership focused on patient care and quality improvement. Additionally, all staff are expected to follow policies and procedures of the facility.

Staff members must adhere to time and attendance policies including mandatory overtime. They may be recalled to duty, held over, and required to work irregular day/shift rotations whenever necessary to provide adequate coverage to meet facility needs.

This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the appointing authority; therefore, the staff member is not eligible for adverse weather leave.

Full time