Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Crisis Stabilization Services

 Licensed Practical Nurse  

Crisis Stabilization Services

Salary Range:

• $23.32/hr. - $28.00/hr.

North Range Behavioral Health believes no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone. Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the "whole" person. No other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families. We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care.

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP+, those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our approaches are trauma-informed and based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.

North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.

Vision

Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.

Values

Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.

Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.

Position Summary:

Those who experience serious mental health symptoms or substance use withdrawal may benefit from intensive, comprehensive treatment at North Range's Crisis Stabilization Unit. Crisis Stabilization Services is comprised of our Acute Treatment Unit (ATU) and Withdrawal Management, or detox.

Our Acute Treatment Unity, or ATU, is a safe, treatment-centered program for individuals experiencing crisis. ATU provides 24/7 medical supervision and/or consultation.

Our Withdrawal Management, or detox, is a 24-hour program for individuals who are intoxicated, in withdrawal, or at risk for withdrawal.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to provide nursing services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The LPN engages in problem identification, crisis intervention, case management, and individual, family, and group therapy. The range of clinical nursing practice includes personal care services, review of data, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration and monitoring, client teaching and education, emergency interventions, and other nursing services within the professional scope of practice. LPNs also help coordinate medical care and intervention with program staff and psychiatrists.
 

Duties Performed:

• Embrace the North Range Behavioral Health Mission Statement - Provide compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
• Provide a full range of practical nursing care to clients with a variety of behavioral health problems including personal nursing care, diagnostic support duties, and treatment procedures.
• Perform routine observation of clients; obtain current symptoms and complaints, observe the clients' condition and behavior, and respond to treatments and/or medications.
• Provide effective education to clients, family members, and/or other involved parties about common disease processes, medication (purpose, dosages, side effects, etc.), and/or prescribed treatment regimes.
• Handle, prepare, administer, and record medications and treatments per policy; maintain a medication administration system.
• Serve as liaison for pharmacy, order medications, maintain medication supplies, and keep accurate medication counts; meet with pharmaceutical representatives; assist with information and instructions regarding medication programs offered by medication manufacturers.
• Audit medications, MARS, and chart documentation according to state regulations; manage the destruction of medications according to state regulations.
• Screen lab reports and inform/refer abnormalities to prescribers; communicate possible medication problems, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
• Identify common changes in condition (i.e. mental/emotional, physical, etc.) that have relevance to the client's health status and report these promptly and initiate appropriate action.
• Record all significant observations and actions taken, using established oral, written, and computer communications according to documentation guidelines. Use electronic health record system to document services provided and medication distribution; confirm coding of services rendered is ethically appropriate and results in successful billing.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by supporting agency collection policies and procedures; assure client understanding of service changes and fee changes.
• Work proactively with payor sources to ensure payment of services; align services with payor authorizations and/or request authorization before provision of service.
• Assume responsibility to follow infection control guidelines and report infection control issues. May provide infection control/management, including milieu management, staff and client education, and consultation to residential facilities; may perform health tests for TB and administer Hepatitis B injections for employees, including reading test results.
• May perform as a triage nurse for phone calls, refills, and appointments; may assist with the inpatient admission process and Medicaid authorizations.
• Provide involuntarily commitment (CRS 27-65) services as allowed by statute including assisting in restraining clients and administering emergency medication with a doctor's order.
• Consult with and problem-solve with supervisors and aides. Program managers, psychiatrists, and therapists regarding client care.
• Use various resources and knowledge of policies and procedures regarding the reporting of injury and illness to ensure prompt compliance with reporting requirements. Report general health issues in the facility, medication issues, errors, and inconsistencies to the Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program is required.
• An active Colorado license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• A Valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets the agency's insurability requirements are required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

• No experience is required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in the Behavioral Health field is preferred.
• Experience in coordinating behavioral health intervention plans and services with other agencies desired.  

Additional Eligibility Requirements per North Range Behavioral Health:

• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Annual TB Testing

Perks and Benefits

North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.

North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:
 

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Observed Holidays
• Flexibility and Work-Life Harmony   
   

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs 
   

Financial Benefits:
 

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Travel Reimbursement 
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)
   

Professional Development:
 

• Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
• Individual Training Reimbursement*
• Agency Wide Training 
• Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
• Authenticity and Transparent Leadership
   

Get Involved:
 

• WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
• Culture Cabinet
• Employee Recognition Program 
   

*May not brr eligible for all positions

Seat Number: 0004S

Salary Placements will vary and may be above the starting wage based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education, and licensure. Salary placements generally occur between the starting wage and the midpoint of the salary range. 

Employees may be eligible for additional pay based on program, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work. Bilingual pay may be available upon successful passing of language validation testing. 

North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first.  All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.