Licensed Practical NURSE III - CMHHIP - Pueblo

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE III - CMHHIP - Pueblo

State of Colorado

Licensed Practical Nurse III – Full Time

Pueblo, Colorado

6 days ago

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading behavioral health acute care facility dedicated to providing quality mental health services to patients with psychiatric and medical needs.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, this role provides a safe and therapeutic milieu, manages patient and staff safety, participates in therapeutic programming, advises on safety protocols, and serves as a resource and trainer for milieu management.

• Manage and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment across multiple units.
• Monitor nursing care; advocate for patients; participate in multidisciplinary team; mentor staff; educate families.
• Provide crisis intervention; respond to emergencies; ensure containment techniques are performed correctly.
• Record and report behaviors, observations, and incidents; refer to RN for assessment.
• Lead assigned therapy sessions; manage patient load; reinforce RN teaching.
• Assist with unit searches, perimeter checks, and safety data sheet awareness.
• Apply precautions and restrictions as needed; alert supervisors for training needs.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and charge RN for patient care planning and review.
• Ensure compliance with Nursing Standards of Care, QAPI goals, and hospital policies.
• Assist with fire drills, unit searches, and communication of safety issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in QAPI processes.

• Ensure milieus are safe; intervene to maintain safety for patients and staff.
• Provide guidance to other disciplines on safety and security needs.
• Serve as a role model for verbal and physical interventions.
• Ensure correct use of restraints and seclusion protocols.
• Implement trauma-informed care initiatives and provide training.
• Decide on milieu safety measures and conduct unit searches.
• Respond in critical situations; perform CPR and defensive tactics as required.
• Complete required paperwork: incident reports, medication variances, etc.

• Follow multiple standards and policies (e.g., Pharmacy Formulary, Infection Control, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Attend and conduct training sessions; maintain competency records.
• Serve as instructor for safe management of violent individuals.
• Assist in competency assessment and provide training recommendations.
• Attend scheduled meetings and review nursing executive committee minutes.
• Ensure staff are current on updates to policies and standards.

• Maintain nursing standards of care and documentation.
• Participate in QA/PI processes; document patient condition changes.
• Follow Plan of Care interventions and evaluation.

• Execute any other duties required to support unit and department needs.

• Current valid LPN licensure from Colorado Board of Nursing or a state under the eNLC.
• Complete board-approved IV certification course with supervised clinical, or documented completion from another state.
• Three years of professional experience related to the position.
• Appropriate education may substitute up to two years of required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Observe and respond to safety and security breaches; work with assaultive behavior.
• Lift up to 50+ pounds on occasion.
• Ability to perform physical restraint, CPR, and defensive tactics.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Adapt to fluctuating environmental conditions and travel as needed.
• Annual influenza vaccination required.

• Full background check including FBI, CBI, and other required databases.
• Required TB screening; pre‑employment criminal history review.
• Must not engage in inappropriate relationships with patients; disclosure required.
• Must complete CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum.
• Must pass CTI & CPR modules and demonstrate physical ability requirements.
• Work various shifts; must respond promptly to emergencies.
• Payment biweekly.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status, are encouraged to apply.

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