The individual in this role will serve as the guiding medical health professional at Ozarks Healthcare Crisis Stabilization Center. The focus of OZH-CSC is to provide urgent care psychiatric services to our seven county catchment area.

The goals of our center include:

rapid access to psychiatric and therapeutic services, development of integrated health services, reduce burden on local ERs and law enforcement for behavioral health crisis, and increase availability of psychiatric beds.

The CSC will strive to assist in stabilizing the individual by utilizing both nursing and behavioral supports offered on a time-limited basis.

Position:

CSC LPN

Reports to:
CSC Manager

Department:
757211

Reviewed Date: 11/2/2022

Status:
Exempt

Non-exempt

Pay Grade:

Job Code:

General summary:
what is the purpose of this position?

The individual in this role will serve as the guiding medical health professional at Ozarks Healthcare Crisis Stabilization Center. The focus of OZH-CSC is to provide urgent care psychiatric services to our seven county catchment area.

The goals of our center include:

rapid access to psychiatric and therapeutic services, development of integrated health services, reduce burden on local ERs and law enforcement for behavioral health crisis, and increase availability of psychiatric beds.

The CSC will strive to assist in stabilizing the individual by utilizing both nursing and behavioral supports offered on a time-limited basis.

Age Groups served:
Adult

Driving Requirements:
Current valid driver's license

Clear or acceptable motor vehicle record

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
Must be able to follow directions

Must be able to communicate with nursing and other team members

Must be flexible in scheduling and assignments

Must prioritize responsibilities

Must have some understanding of fiscal responsibility in provision of patient care and scheduling.

Education Level:
Graduate from LPN school

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
Annual Net Learning

Current Missouri LPN License

Current BLS

Annual Competencies

Employee is responsible for timely renewal of licenses and certifications

Complete SAFE training

Communication:
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally. Employee must have the ability to de-escalate tense and stressful situations

Mental Effort:
Concentration/Intensity-High (includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for break).

Memory-High (Taking into consideration the amount and type of information).

Complexity of decision making and time pressure of decision making-high

Working Conditions:
Mostly in office with occasional mobile response required

Rotating on-call schedule

Sensory Requirements:
See Distinguish Colors Hear Smell Taste Sense of Touch

Physical Effort:
Light work – Frequently

Medium work – Occasionally, exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally.

Equipment Used:
Phone, computer, fax machine, other basic office equipment

Automated Medication Dispensing System

Glucometer, Sphygomometer, Dynamed Vital Sign machine, standard office equipment with software emphasis on clinic EMR, weight scale

duties and responsibilities

List the specific tasks performed in order to accomplish the purpose of the job. Show the approximate percent of time spent on each task. Include both primary and secondary job duties. Maximum of 12.

% of time

Describe duties performed at periodic intervals, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and indicate the frequency.

frequency

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of pharmacological management services to clients; including: clinical documentation, call for psychiatric consultation, assisting with medications, and monitoring health conditions overseen by CSC Medical Director

35%

Coordination and collaboration with CSC Qualified Mental Health Professionals in client admission process and throughout treatment stay

25%

Completion of Intake Assessments as needed and allowed within scope of licensure

25%

Ensure continuity of care in the provision of services from admission to discharge

15%

Maintain a strong working relationship with all CSC staff, striving to promote a team working environment

Promotion of healthy lifestyles and independence to all clients served

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