Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY

Performs all dispensary and medical tasks necessary for the operation of a behavioral health clinic; assists in counseling groups;

orients, trains and directs the work of other LPN’s.

DUTIES

Performs dispensary functions as assigned. Performs necessary injections.

Performs basic nursing functions, such as taking blood pressure and completing medical history forms.

Maintains accurate records on client dosage, attendance, and relevant side effects; maintains and updates the medical treatment follow-up file on all clients.

May perform initial assessment and evaluation of clients.

May participate in the development of treatment plans through data gathering and observations.

May provide clinical outpatient and / or in-patient treatment, including crisis intervention, to individuals, families, and groups.

May participate in case management services for clients, including development of treatment plans, follow-up, and closure.

May perform urine monitoring as required.

Assists physician in examinations, evaluations, and record keeping. May set up med clinics.

Participates in team meetings; communicates information on client dosage, physical problems, and relevant behavior.

Attends and participates in in-service training sessions. May present sessions as needed.

Maintains dispensary, pharmacy, and examination room in acceptable sanitary condition.

May make home, jail, and LARC visits as required.

Coordinates with pharmacist as necessary for assembling doses for dispensing.

May draw laboratory samples and facilitates follow up medical treatment.

Serves as client advocate with community agencies as appropriate.

May transport and assist clients for various testing and treatment in hospital or clinic / laboratory setting

May serve as staff liaison with hospitalized clients

May provide med education for staff and clients

May schedule nurse rotation on a monthly basis

May direct the work of other LPN’s and may function as unit supervisor in his / her absence.

Assists behavioral health providers as needed.

Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework.

• This includes : 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners / systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions;
• 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person / family concurrently;

4)assist persons / families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.

An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Perform safely means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable.

accommodation, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOC’s regulations, 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r).

Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

AZ LPN license

Knowledge of various treatment modalities.

Skill in assessment procedures, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.

Demonstrated skill in providing counseling to groups.

Academic and / or experiential knowledge of treatment services for special populations.

Knowledge of, and ability to work with, SMI, addictive, dually diagnosed populations and / or other difficult client populations.

Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a treatment team.

Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.

Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Some knowledge of administrative, management, and supervisory practices.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.

Other Potential Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Availability to work evening and weekend hours

Physical Exam, TB Skin test, CPR, and Fingerprinting is required

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees .

Medical, dental, vision insurance.

Flexible spending Accounts

Health savings account with employer contribution.

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).

Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.

15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.

10 paid holidays.

Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Bereavement Leave