Licensed Practical Nurse
About the role
Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges!
Responsibilities
- Provides education regarding diabetic care, psychiatric medication and other medical needs to enhance individual health and wellbeing.
- Collaborates with individuals to make medical and/or other Provider appointments as needed.
- Assists with intake process, collects blood or urine specimens and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
- Maintains medication records in accordance with policy and State Regulations.
- Monitors care of individuals to include monitoring of medications under the supervision of the RN.
- Completes clinical documentation as required.
- Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
- Supports Medical Assistants and other staff as needed, including treatment and discharge planning.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
- Thorough comprehension of psychiatric nursing preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.
- Ability to work with agitated guests in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions.
Qualifications
- Education/Licenses: Graduation from an accredited LPN program. Current and valid LPN license.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
- Skills: Basic computer skills, ability to pay close attention to detail, ability to problem solve, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, effective listening skills, excellent clinical documentation skills, ability to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements, ability to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
- Physical Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
- Work Environment: May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.
Specialties / Licenses Or Certifications
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Benefits
Explore our benefits and discover how we invest in YOU every step of the way! As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work-life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.