What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse -Recovery Medical position at Mark Twain Behavioral Health?
Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of services. We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE for our HANNIBAL MISSOURI - COMMUNICATIONS DRIVE location. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits. Consider joining our MTBH Team! We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of our team.
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct consumer care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Team, including basic to complex care, medication administration, patient education, and participation in patient-centered care planning. This position is supervised by the Withdrawal Management Program Director and under supervision and direction of the Medical Director and contract medical providers. This position in a 24/7 behavioral health setting requires 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm) on a rotating schedule to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services within scope of practice and per direction of medical providers
- Prepare client for provider visit and triage for level of care - verify client data and medical history, confirm purpose of visit, obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, height, weight and vital signs
- Perform nursing/intake assessments: physical and mental health assessments, substance withdrawal screening, and psychiatric screening
- Assist with development of initial care plan/withdrawal management treatment plan/crisis stabilization plan
- Assist with e-scribing prescriptions and refills to pharmacies per provider orders
- Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitor house stock of medications and refill status for clients, and prepare/pass medications as needed to comply with DMH standards
- Evaluate medications for right medication, right dosage, right patient and communicate with medical providers for medication changes
- Provide education to clients regarding their illness and their medications
- Assist the Program Director and registered nurses in ensuring medication management standards are met
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients in an emergent situation
- Attend staff meetings with clinical staff and medical providers
- Establish and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the medical providers and community stakeholders
- Consult with team members as requested regarding medications, crisis, and other necessary issues as they arise
- Conduct in-service training for MTBH employees on health or medication-related topics
- Serve as a liaison for MTBH clients to their physician/medical provider
- Complete appropriate clinical data in a timely manner, such as documentation on medical sheets and record of vital signs
Adherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required.
Qualifications
- Current Missouri license (LPN)
- Two years of behavioral health experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of drug, alcohol, and mental health conditions
Join Our Team
We offer excellent compensation and benefits including health insurance with a company-paid premium for the employee, Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution, 403b retirement plan with annual employer contribution; employee wellness program with financial support for healthy lifestyle, an interest in work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays each year, educational funds and time allowance for professional development, amazing teammates, strong emphasis on health and wellbeing and positive work environment, celebrations of employee appreciation, focus on core company values of compassion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, teamwork and wellness, with opportunities to contribute to the lives of others and help people be well.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its services, activities, or operations.