Licensed Practical Nurse - COMET - Sign on Bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and / or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care.

We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

POSITION TITLE : COMET LPN Non-Exempt Position

RESPONSIBLE TO : Program Manager

• MAJOR DUTIES : This member of the Mental Health team works under the unit Program Director and is responsible for assessing physical health needs;
• making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the provider and nursing staff;

and providing of a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The LPN plays an important role in patient care by supporting the providers and patients throughout their entire visit and is considered an integral part of the team.

The LPN role will include both medical and case management of clients on the COMET team. In fulfilling these duties the incumbent performs the following duties independently :

• Participate in ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of the mental health clients;
• Obtaining routine labs per provider orders, including collecting and processing lab samples to send out to the laboratory, appropriate POC testing, and venipuncture;
• Administer injectable medications ordered by the provider and appropriately documenting these in accordance with team protocols;
• Completing and documenting provider orders;
• Assisting providers and care team with both internal and external patient medical and mental health referrals;
• Following up on patient referrals and treatment, including supporting patients at external medical appointments;
• Receive, document and direct patient phone calls in a timely manner according to team protocol;
• Assist in scheduling appointments and completing prior authorizations;
• Contact pharmacies to assist with medication refills per provider request;
• Educate clients regarding psychotropic medications;
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures;
• Participate in the implementation of agency tracking systems and chart audit procedures;
• Maintain the safety, security, and confidentiality of clients and their families;
• Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and / or certification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current LPN credential in the state of Washington.
• Current BLS CPR / 1st Aid certification required;
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences;
• work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services;
• A strong commitment to working collaboratively, assertively and interdependently with co-workers;
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organize work to satisfactory completion;
• Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance may be required;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Great attendance; and
• Ability to work well with others.

GUIDELINES

The position performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing confidentiality, and all of Lifeline Connections Policies and Procedures.

The position requires that the incumbent maintains certification with the Department of Health.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides support to clients who have co-occurring mental health disorders to clients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems to ensure that they receive comprehensive integrated health care.

Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the clients.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with members of the treatment team, clients, significant others of the consumers, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of chemical abuse and mental illness, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials.

All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and / or move maximum of 15 lbs.

The employee is regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms or in the community meeting with consumers in their homes or health clinics.

Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : COMET supervisor

Salary : $26.00 - 32.00 / hr DOE

Sign on bonus : $2,000

Application Process :

To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center . For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.

lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits :

Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular / full-time employees a generous benefits package.

Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.

e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as : employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.

Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%.

On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!