Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient - 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.

MAJOR DUTIES : This is a per diem role that requires you to work 2-4 shifts a month including holidays and weekends. This role will also be called to work on an as-needed basis, depending on the staffing requirements and workload.

This role is applicable to all inpatient units including Withdrawal Management, Crisis Stabilization and Involuntary Treatment.

The RN / LPN works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position provides health assessments to determine admission appropriateness of each participant seeking services at any of the LLC Inpatient Programs.

The Inpatient Program RN / LPN also coordinates primary care within the community, provides management and administration of medication in conjunction with the prescriber, and provides specialized crisis intervention and short-term intervention services to adults and older adults experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis, substance use withdrawal with the goal of crisis stabilization within the least restrictive setting.

This position provides clinical services to patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently :

• Work 2- 4 shifts a month, including holidays and weekends.
• Be available on a short notice and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays based on the need of the unit.

Per diem nurses are not on-call, but in order to maintain competency & per diem status, a nurse meet the criteria in #1 in order to maintain employment.

If after three-months / 90-day probationary period, a per diem nurse is not meeting these per diem requirements, then that will be subject for disciplinary action or separation of employment.

• Participate in initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment of the goals and needs of participants.
• Assist in development and implementation of a multidisciplinary service plan in

collaboration with the participant, team, and others at the participant’s request.

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Prescriber, develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment including administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the prescriber.
• Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol.
• Conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses to prescribed psychotropic medications, and complications and side effects.
• Educate participants regarding medications.
• Provide behavioral health care with respect for individual confidentiality, safety and self-determination.
• 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.
• Take the initiative to seek supervisory or collegial assistance with follow-through or methodology if problems with documentation quality or timeliness persist.
• Independently identify program needs and take responsibility for realizing those needs through collective processes.
• Actively contribute to program development by participating in agency meetings, serving on working committees, and undertaking agreed upon independent projects for the improvement of the agency and enhancement of services.
• Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and / or certification requirements.
• This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Be available on-call to ensure continuity of care for agency patients as needed,
• Be open in working in another unit as needed, and
• To be able to meet nursing staffing & organizational needs within nursing scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma or Associates or Bachelors degree in nursing required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse / practical nurse and should have at least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting.
• 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.

• Current CPR and First Aid and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Be willing to seek to understand each individual’s unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help individuals regain a sense of control.
• Understand and support the Living Room Model of service delivery-specifically that MHPs and RNs / LPN's are not the primary support in the any of the inpatient programs.
• Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships and individual choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity.
• Interest or experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs.
• Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for individuals.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals displaying a wide range of unpleasant and / or bizarre behaviors.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the management of challenging behaviors.
• Competency in adult psychopathology and pharmacology; clinical treatments of dual diagnosis clients and of substance use and addictions, individual crisis intervention and psychotherapy;

professional ethics, and individual rights.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Great attendance.
• Ability to work well with others.
• This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

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. The incumbent relies on specialized training and / or equivalent experience in the field of psychiatry, addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, WACs and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides diagnostic services and medication support to individuals who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems.

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

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with members of the treatment team, individuals, significant others and family members, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health and crisis, 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 individual records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms. Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Program Director, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Supervisor

Sign-on bonus : $2,000 paid upon completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Salary : $26.00 - $40.00 / hr DOE

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!