Licensed Practical Nurse

Schedule:

Per diem, hours vary

Pay:

$37.50 hourly The PACT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)​ is a member of the Program for Assertive Treatment (PACT) multidisciplinary team responsible for providing comprehensive community based care to adults with serious mental illness in addition to behavioral health and complex medical needs. The

PACT LPN

is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication under the supervision of the Lead Nurse, providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff. The LPN will also be responsible for: Providing case management for an assigned group of persons served, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT); assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITT, providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the Individual Action Plan (IAP) as persons served needs change, educating and supporting persons served families, and advocating for persons served rights and preferences. Conducting a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships. Consulting with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process. Documenting persons served progress to maintain a permanent record of persons served activity according to established methods and procedures. Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements/Preferences:

Two years' experience in a mental health setting. License Practical Nurse (LPN) License in Massachusetts required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelors degree preferred. Must be able to become CPR required within two weeks of hire. Must also be able to complete additional training within defined timeframe. Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education check and credentialing check

Required Certifications Post Hire:

CPR required within two weeks of hire. CPSS required. NET required. PACT Module Training required within 3 months of hire.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Pay:

$37.50 per hour Application Question(s): Is your LPN active and do you have your own personal vehicle?

Work Location:

In person