Licensed Practical Nurse

Jefferson County

Jefferson (WI)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 61,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Jefferson County's Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program within the Human Services department seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a team that provides individualized community-based psycho-social rehabilitation.

The role involves direct client care, medication management, and collaboration with psychiatric providers, plus staff education, with full-time hours and competitive benefits in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

Approved LPN license and nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
State of Wisconsin LPN license.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Manages the medication system, administers, and documents medication treatment.
Screens and monitors clients for medical problems/side effects.
Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers.
Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.
Educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Patient care

Education

LPN license (Wisconsin)

Nursing degree

Job description

ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County's Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program within the Human Services department provides a flexible array of individualized community-based psycho-social rehabilitation services for consumers with mental health or substance use disorders across their lifespan. The goal of the program is to assist the consumer in increasing resilience, reducing the impact that their trauma history, mental health, and/or substance use disorder plays in their life, and assisting in their journey of recovery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The CCS team seeks a passionate and consumer focused individual to take on the Licensed Practical Nurse role. This position provides a variety of critical roles in collaboration with the psychiatric care provider. This position will play a key role in both direct service and staff education.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the medication system, administers, and documents medication treatment.
Screens and monitors clients for medical problems/side effects.
Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers.
Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities. (i.e. assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)
Educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
Variety of other important tasks

Requirements:

Approved LPN License and Degree from a college or university in nursing
State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements:

Approved LPN License and Degree from a college or university in nursing with two years of nursing experience, with preference working with individuals with a mental health and/or substance use disorder.

Wage & Benefits

$26.90 - $29.20/ hour based on successful experience and qualifications.

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