LPN (Crisis Diversion)

Position Summary

The CCBHC Mobile Crisis LPN will be part of a 24-hour crisis stabilization hub that includes enhanced 24-hour crisis services and a mobile crisis unit providing crisis stabilization services to the identified populations. Functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, in which patient care is prescribed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct and monitor the nursing process, which consists of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Conduct admission assessments and reassessments as indicated according to policy, procedures and standards of care.
• Follow admission and discharge procedures.
• Works closely with law enforcement and community agencies to provide immediate intervention aimed at reducing the risk of emergency room and psychiatric hospitalization.
• Functions as a member of The Mobile Crisis team consisting of Crisis Diversion Specialists, on-call therapists and medical team.
• Afford assistance in connecting the individual to appropriate level of care.
• Obtain and transcribe correctly the licensed independent practitioners (LIP) orders for admission to the inpatient unit.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document in the patient's record according to policy and procedure.
• Afford assistance in the identification of patient and family educational needs.
• Provide daily information at shift change and treatment review/discharge meetings.
• Participate in CQI activities as assigned.
• Complete safety plans and internal referrals for continued services after crisis has been stabilized.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques when dealing with emergency situations.
• Provides crisis assessments under the supervision of the on-call psychiatrist.
• Gather clinical information and staff with on-call psychiatrist.
• Serve as a resource to Hamilton Center staff and community regarding available services, referral sources, emergency detention procedures, etc.
• Participate in cross-training as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate competent use of Electronic Medical Record.
• Afford assistance in answering inquiring phone calls, respond to requests for information/referral sources and route calls as appropriate.
• Review referrals from outside agencies for HCIs inpatient unit and staff accordingly with on-call providers orders.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships and professional stature.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential crisis situations.
• Maintains basic computer skills and knowledge in order to access client information and/or update information.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge and skills regarding basic nursing care and general knowledge regarding preparation and administration of medications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Maintain current crisis prevention on/intervention and American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Physical Demands

• Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is possible.
• Stress ranges from low to intense depending on situation.
• Physical strength necessary to implement CPI interventions.
• Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, stooping as necessary to provide individualized patient care.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a comfortable physical environment within a scheduled daily regimen with steady time pressure, multifaceted tasks, and ongoing interruptions.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.
• Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training, Trauma Informed Care, and Relias Learning.
• Completion of OBHP modules within the first 90-days.
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.