at Mirror in Newton, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Description: LPN or RN NurseÂ
Skills: 1. Graduate of an accredited vocational, technical, community college or four-year college or university in nursing. Licensed Practical (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is acceptable for most positions. LPNâs with experience will be considered along with RN and BSNâs (licensed as RNâs) with or without experience. 2. Be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or be a Licensed BSN (with RN license) in the State of Kansas. 3. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with the resistive, chemically dependent client. 4. Knowledge of the criminal mindset and persons with anti-social, et.al., personality disorder(s) would be helpful. 5. Must be able to pass KBI (et.al.) security check. 6. Every employee must be free of chemical dependency for at least 2 years prior to employment. 7. Knowledge of the dual-diagnosed client would also be a plus. 8. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and with a basic understanding of Excel preferred. 9. Physical requirements would include but not limited to: standing, walking, talking, hearing and lifting (40/50 pounds). Walking stairs may be required as well. Be able to operate a motor vehicle (Class C license).
Duties: Duties include: medication monitoring and if time allows some health assessment of residents, medication administration referral of clients to community-based medical providers.