Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tulsa, OK, United States

$25+ experience/hr. Stacking Shift Differentials, $6,000 first year bonus, and $3,000 Annual Premium Pay*

Generous benefit package- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, retirement savings 403(b) with up to 6% employer match and more!

33 Paid Days off 1st year!

Great opportunity for LPN to work with a dedicated team! Both full time and flex schedules available.

Now hiring a talented Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN who wants to make a difference working for a large, premier non-profit behavioral health organization that has served the community with distinction for over a century.

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN at the CrisisCare Center is responsible for providing medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, is responsible for activities related to workflow processes. LPN maintains confidentiality of materials processed and demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. LPN minimizes the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder and empower consumers to manage their health, prevent diseases and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies. LPN incorporates disease management models that address behavioral disorders.

Requires completion of Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Program and current certification as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma.

No previous experience is required; however, previous experience working with clients with mental illness and or substance abuse is preferred.

Requires knowledge of professional LPN practice care techniques and medical procedures, medical supplies, sanitation and personal hygiene; and of nutrition.

Skill in planning, organizing, and applying nursing care techniques working with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Able to follow oral and written instructions.

Skill in exercising judgment, initiative self-control, patience in following detailed and or written instructions; and in maintaining a sympathetic and harmonious relationship with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.

This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift.

Flex Nurse

1. This is a flex schedule position that will temporarily cover other nurse shifts if/when a shift is vacant/open. This shift can include overnights and weekends.

2. Covering a shift with short notice will be expected.

3. Covering open/vacant positions will be expected. A 7-day notice will be given for coveringan open position for longer periods of time.

4. When flex coverage in not needed, the position with work a default set-schedule. The default set-schedulemay be subject to change at managementdiscretion.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

Increased access to care and crisis services

Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.

Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients

Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs

Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required Licensed Practical Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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