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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Behavioral Health -- Provide Compassionate Care to People in Your Community
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$60,755 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Behavioral Health
- Provide Compassionate Care to People in Your Community Monarch
- Company
- 3.
Nursing Full Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Schedule :
Monday- Friday (8:30 am
- 5:30 pm)
Pay Range Minimum:
$25.00 Education We're Looking for:Associates:
Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)Certifications We're Looking For:
Drivers License (Valid)- USA, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
State Board of Nursing Experience We're Looking For:
Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 Year |Not Required Job Description Summary:
The ACTT Licensed Practical Nurse will assist and support individuals who are served in the development of skills, behaviors, responsibilities, and supports needed to live, learn, work and be integrated into the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence. This person will provide nursing services including administration and monitoring of medication, nursing assessments and interventions.What You'll Do:
Deliver nursing services, case management services, and supportive counseling, under the supervision of a registered nurse, to the individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Provide medication monitoring, medication administration and medication education. Review laboratory values and report to team psychiatrist. Evaluate physical health and make appropriate referrals to community physicians. Order and monitor medical supplies. Evaluate potential bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents. Link individuals with the Assertive Community Treatment Team psychiatrist. Facilitate training of independent living skills, establish access to community services and agencies, assist individuals in establishing support networks in the community and assess individual needs on a daily basis. Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources. Review treatment progress and monitor and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment Team staff and community agencies to ensure the consistent therapeutic management of the individual's needs. Act as liaison with the program after hours staff on a daily basis through exchange of participant information; briefly detailing the presenting problem and after hours plans for the individuals being served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Meet regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members to formulate and disseminate information and be available by telephone and/or pager.Complete an intake assessment including:
medical history, general physical condition, alcohol and drug histories and current use, educational issues, family structure and relationships, vocational history and goals, legal history and issues, psychiatric history (including, onset, course, effect of illness, treatment history, medication history risk behaviors). Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status which may put individual at risk. Document participant activities consistent with the service records manual. Write an event note that reflects participant activities, goals, interventions, and outcomes. Develop service plans and/or person-centered plans as appropriate, and screen referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members. Meet regularly to review the total caseload, problem-solve, develop plans, and determine daily duty assignments. Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas. Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided. Driving and travel may be required.Benefits:
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process. Make a Difference in Someone's Life! At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch Healthcare You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment- a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional.
Department:
BH- Licensed Professional
- Nursing
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Dental Insurance