Psych LPN/LVN Job at 24 Hour Nurse, Larned, KS

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  • 24 Hour Nurse
  • Larned, KS

Job Description

24HourNurse is offering Local or Travel LPN Contract Assignments at Kansas Acute Psychiatric Hospital

Position: Psych LPN

Location: Larned, KS

Pay : $52 blended travel rate. OT is 1.5x

Must live 50 mi or more from facility.

Must be open to days or nights , most new contractors will be placed on night shift. Will get assigned shift during orientation. Mandation is possible. 10 or 12 hr shifts

Length: 17 weeks for first contract (4 weeks orientation/training and 13 weeks independent), extensions may be up to 6 months.

Start: takes about 3-6 weeks from time fingerprints are complete. Background check and drug screen must be back before facility provides the exact start date.

Orientation is about four weeks long and occurs during business hours. You can not miss any orientation. Orientation groups start about 2x per month.

Must work the shift and unit assigned during orientation. The units include:

The Psychiatric Services Program (PSP) provides comprehensive mental and physical health care to persons from the 59 Kansas counties comprising the hospitals services area who are referred by their area mental health center, in accordance with the Kansas Mental Health Reform Act.

The State Security Program (also known in Kansas Statutes as the State Security Hospital) serves male and female adult mentally ill forensic populations from the entire state of Kansas, which are admitted through specific forensic statutes or transferred from the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) for treatment.

The Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) at Larned State Hospital was established by a 1994 statute that provides for the civil commitment of persons identified as Sexually Violent Predators (SVP). SPTP is charged with maintaining a secure environment in which individuals identified as SVPs can reside and be offered treatment with the aim of reducing their risk of re-offending. Ultimately, the goal of SPTP is to return SVPs to the community where they can function as contributing, productive citizens with no further victims.

Requirements:

  • Kansas or multistate license
  • Minimum of 1 year LPN experience, preferably in a psychiatric, corrections, LTC, or med/surg setting.
  • Must pass a 10-panel drug screen and alcohol screen prior to start
  • Must pass criminal background check and adult/child protective services check. No felonies. 
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Must receive a negative TB test or chest x-ray (we will provide)

Benefits:

  • Quick application process
  • Competitive pay
  • Blended rates for travelers 50+ miles for housing and meals
  • Opportunity for contract extension
  • Medical benefits available
  • Retirement savings plan available
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are interested in proceeding, we will collect your:

  • Resume
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross only)
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security Card
  • Three work references
  • And will send you a packet of forms to complete required by the state of KS for the background check.

 

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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