LPN - PRT

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assist Primary Residential Treatment (PRT) clients in achieving optimal levels of wellness, self-management, and functioning capability during their assigned 12-hour shift (7am-7pm, or 7pm-7am). The LPN will offer licensure level appropriate nursing skills to all PRT clients. All duties will be performed under the guidance of the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed an accredited LPN program and have obtained a current, unrestricted, Nursing License from the State of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS for healthcare providers certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

General Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Mental Health or Substance Abuse is preferred
• Experience in administering medication both orally and by intra‑muscular injections; reporting and recording vital signs;
• Knowledge of human body structure, function, illnesses and/or disease entities, and skill sufficient to communicate with nurses, patients, family members and clinic staff.
• Experience in observation, recording, and reporting patient information accurately and efficiently.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of growth and development, providing age‑appropriate care to patients served.
• Requires a self‑motivated, high energy, individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics, always maintaining confidentiality, as well as problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Requires walking, sitting, recurring bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, rarely over 50 pounds
• Must take at least 6 continuing education units per year
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including traveling to training conferences.
• Must maintain a professional attitude
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles