LPN - Assisted Outpatient Treatment - 021

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, and Hernando Counties.

LPN - ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT 021

JOB SUMMARY: The LPN position is integral to the efficient functioning of their assigned Unit.  They are responsible for providing client care and improving nursing service in an organized nursing unit.  Will assist consumers in increasing interaction skills, in improving level of functioning and in gaining insight into their illness; this includes establishing a meaningful relationship with all consumers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu; this includes ensuring that client activities take place as scheduled.
• Responsible for the provision of client care; this includes ensuring that all nursing care procedures are performed correctly.
• Will function as a member of the clinical team and will participate in planning and implementing treatment goals and plans
• Responsible for documentation of all services provided to the clients; this includes ensuring that client records are complete.
• Will attend all staff meetings and in-service education programs.
• Will be responsible for the administration of medication in collaboration with the attending physician and the nurse in charge.
• Required to actively participate in verbal and physical intervention services.
• Collaborates with the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager to ensure a positive therapeutic environment.
• Will have knowledge of the Baker Act. 
• Will be responsible to ensure that the civil rights of the client are in accordance with the mental health laws and the court of law.
• Will advise the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager on all matters of concern related to client care on each scheduled shift.
• Will assist consumers in increasing interaction skills, in improving level of functioning and in gaining insight into their illness; this includes establishing a meaningful relationship with all consumers.
• Understanding of crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint training and verbal de-escalation training.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES for Outpatient Clinics ONLY:

• Satisfactory nursing assessment and documentation, psychopharmacology, and provide effective patient care.
• Responsible for the development, review and documentation of medication only treatment plans.
• Will assist with maintaining documentation of effects and side effects of medication.
• Will maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record of the Medication Profile, Med Clinic Review form, etc.
• Responsible for recording state outcome measures for clients without an assigned or primary clinician and collect QI measures when needed
• LSBC reserves the right to change the location of work and that any employee may be required to work from any office or department of the company as the need arises or due to company demands 

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Motivation (KSAM) required for an employee to be successful. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of both mental health and basic medical/surgical nursing skills.
• Knowledge and skills to administer medications to clients and observe them for side effects and positive effects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the commitment process and Baker Act criteria are essential to this position.
• Demonstrates skills that ensure safe and effective client care.
• Good verbal and written communications skills are fundamental to satisfactory job performance.
• Excellent crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills are key to this position.
• Excellent time management skills are vital to satisfactory job performance.
• Legible handwriting and good documentation skills are helpful.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting minimum standards of the Florida State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferably in a mental health setting.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.  Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs. 

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LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.