Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Acadia
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

All shifts availableThe LPN provides, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing a basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Graduate from an accredited professional vocational/practical school of nursing, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.Experience:Previous experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.Licensure:Current, unrestricted license to practice in the State of MissouriAdditional Requirements:CPR certification required. Successful completion of crisis prevention intervention training provided during new employee hospital orientation and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.SKILLS:Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.Strong interpersonal skills.Knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders.Basic computer knowledgeRequirementsEducation:Graduate from an accredited professional vocational/practical school of nursing, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.Experience:Previous experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.Licensure:Current, unrestricted license to practice in State of Missouri.Additional Requirements:CPR certification required. Successful completion of crisis prevention intervention training provided during new employee hospital orientation and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.SKILLS:Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.Strong interpersonal skills.Knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders.Basic computer knowledgeQualificationsBehaviorsPreferredTeam Player:Works well as a member of a groupDedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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