Psych LPN | Osawatomie, KS

　　Total WeeklyPay - $1,855/$2,275

　　Hours: 36/48 hourrotation

　　Length: 15 weeks

　　Shift: Nights

　　TotalWeekly Taxable: $756/$1,176

　　TotalWeekly Allowance: $1,099

　　Notes: KS LPN or compactlicense required. 1 year psych experience required.

　　The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN isresponsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and thedelivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mentalhealth/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care incommunity settings.

　　The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a RegisteredNurse and in collaboration with the care team.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administrationand ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care(as applicable per state regulations)

　　Responsible for taking medication orders and transcribing toMAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy,daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room upto agency standards (as applicable per state regulations)

　　Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight perprogram guidelines as well as blood draws (as applicable per state regulation)and completing required paperwork

　　Responsible for taking urine samples as needed andcompleting all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related tothis process

　　Maintains the integrity of the clinical record throughtimely and accurate completion of all required paperwork

　　Documentation required is program-specific and employeeshall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as required

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current LPN license in state of assignment

　　1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.