Licensed Practical Nurse, Crisis

This Opportunity :

The primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Crisis are to provide direct and indirect services, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals in need of crisis assessment, injection clinic, or outpatient services.

What You'll Do :

Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and / or psychiatric problems.

Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening / referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.

Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, coordinating with STR, psychiatrists / nurse practitioners, providers, and crisis services staff.

Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.

Complete documentation required to ensure that the medical record for crisis and assessment services meets state and accreditation standards, engage with drug company representatives who supply samples or coupons.

Deal effectively with a variety of people, which includes individuals requesting services, staff, providers, and the public.

Input electronic medical record documentation, including checking for Medicaid, IPRS, and Medicare status of individual receiving services.

Mail correspondence to individuals receiving services and the provider community.

Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.

Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas

Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.

Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Driving and travel may be required.

Education We're Looking For :

Associates : Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For :

LPN - NC Board of Nursing, North Carolina Driver License (Valid) - NC Division of Motor Vehicles

Experience We're Looking For :

Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Schedule :

This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as-needed basis.

Target Weekly Hours :

Employee Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement Plan Student Loan Forgiveness Flexible Spending Plan MD Live Merchant Discounts Monarch Employee Care Fund