Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports to : Director of Nursing

Job Classification : Non-Exempt

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Position Summary :

Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing to help provide day-to-day oversight of the physical and mental health needs of clients being served in the in / outpatient programs at St. Monica’s.

Job Duties :

• Works with the Admission Coordinator, Director of Nursing, and Psychiatrist to provide basic health screening and education to newly admitted clients.
• Obtains client records from outside providers as needed.
• Contacts psychiatric or nurse practitioner for orders.
• Assists in coordinating all necessary health related training for staff including, but not limited to, Medication Aide, First Aid, HIV / Aids, STD’s, Infection Control, Blood Pressure, and Drug Testing.
• Attends monthly Mentor meetings to provide medical updates.
• Monitors medication administration by mentors and runs reports for Director of Nursing to review.
• Records and keeps records of medication samples and completes quarterly inventory of medications with Director of Nursing.
• Prepares charts and files for monthly pharmacy audit.
• Participates in Health and Safety Committee and provides input as needed.
• Provides medical on-call services under supervision of registered nurse.
• Facilitates a medical / nursing education group and maintains materials for the clients on health-related issues (Medical Aspects).
• Follows up on medication refills and Patient Assistance Program under supervision of Director of Nursing.
• Is accessible to staff to answer any client’s medical and / or health related issues.
• Provides back-up for other medical staff within scope of practice.
• Performs daily triage of medical needs.
• Schedules of clients to meet with Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist as needed.
• Prepares schedule and clients’ charts before appointments for nurse practitioner and psychiatrist.
• Follows up with orders, labs and requests from nurse practitioner, psychologist and psychiatrist after clients are seen.

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St. Monica’s Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.