Field Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Field Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Needed ($32.96/hr)

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A clinical staff member who, in addition to performing routine team duties, has lead responsibility for evaluating the needs of assigned consumers for treatment; supervises and renders general nursing care (e.g., administers injections and medications) on an on-going basis.  Provide psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment; and development, maintenance, and supervision of medication and psychiatric treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the prescriber on the team with assessment of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.
• Complete nursing assessment within 30 days of admission and yearly thereafter.
• Collaborate with the treatment team in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationships.
• Perform individual, group and family supportive therapy and illness education in the process of carrying out the tasks above.
• Transcribes the prescriber’s medication orders; administers prescribed injections and medications as needed.  Observes consumer, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies current prescriber of consumer’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Monitor and draw labs for clients as needed. 
• Instructs consumers about daily medications (e.g., names of drugs, dosages, interactions, benefits).  Reviews medication record of each consumer for potential adverse reactions, allergies, interactions, and contraindications on a monthly basis.
• Advise the prescriber of any medication errors and suggests changes. 
• Records vital statistics and other pertinent data on consumers; maintains records of same.
• Maintains the medication administration record on a daily basis.
• Takes temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine progress of consumers. 
• Liaisons with physician, dietitians, hospitals, pharmacies, and the consumer’s family on all health situations.
• Utilize the agency vehicle to conduct visits, escort consumers to appointments, transport food or goods for the consumers home or program sponsored activity.
• Responsible for input into CAIRS upon admission, bi-annually and discharge.
• Act as a clinical liaison between the team and outside entities.
• Document any progress notes in EHR within 48 hours of all client and collateral contacts.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion and remain in compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.
• Develop treatment plans with the input of other members of the ACT team and the consumers, if applicable.
• Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Family specialist, Employment specialist, Substance abuse specialist, Case manager.
• Provides networking and linkages between the programs, mental health providers, requires both telephone and face-to-face contact
• Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants’ skills
• Acts as a role model for participants; furthers participants in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals; follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escorts/ accompanies participant as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric, substance abuse).
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as work schedules, trainings and location are subject to change
• Ability to operate an agency vehicle.
• Attend all required training’s and any relevant to the position or deemed necessary by Team Leader.
• Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned as assigned by supervisor, the Team Leader, Deputy Director, Director, and/or Senior Management.
• Provide 24-hour/seven day a week emergency coverage via emergency cell phone to provide crisis intervention services after program hours on a rotating basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, registered, and at least one year of experience working with the mentally ill.
• Clinical supervisory experience is desirable.
• A clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of group dynamics required
• Valid New York State driver’s license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks