Job Description
Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time LPN Nurse at Cliff location (Community Support Services.) Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, no nights or weekends! Southeastern's mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world".
JOB SUMMARY: This member of the multidisciplinary team is responsible for assisting the Lead Nurse with the nursing and medical services, conducting psycho-social assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and case management. Participate as an active and positive member of the team and provide education and support to other staff as needed and within limits of expertise. Flexibility required in emergencies and inclement weather.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
- Company paid LTD and AD&D
- 403B retirement with company match
- EAP
- Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month
- Licensure Reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); prefer at least 1 year of experience working with severe mentally ill (SMI) adults and other mental health professionals. Must have a strong commitment to the rights and abilities of each person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illness and respect for client’s rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Completion of a State Board approved LPN program required. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with South Dakota State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Must renew licensure as required by the Board of Nursing. Functions within the legal scope of Nursing practice. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.
Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.