Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Kirksville, United States Brightli Full time
Job Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing services to patients in residential care facilities, behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment programs. They work to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and provide support through various nursing duties across outpatient psychiatry, addiction, and housing services. Additionally, they work to build and maintain a strong working relationship between clients and clinic staff.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, self-administration and others, according to service line requirements.
  • Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, according to service line requirements.
  • Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, adhering to service line standards.
  • Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitoring house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients. Prepare pass medications as needed.
  • Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.
  • Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm purpose of visit, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
  • Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, physical and spoken interventions with clients, nursing-led educational groups, and client safety plans.
  • Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate, and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.
  • Function as a resource person for nursing and medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related client and facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
  • Participate in all required meetings as assigned, and perform other related duties as required, assigned, and/or delegated by nursing leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient in accurately entering, transcribing, recording, and storing information in various formats, including written and electronic forms.
  • Able to assess and provide feedback on programs and services to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports and convey complex ideas in a simple and respectful manner.
  • Committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information, including medical records, by using secure methods such as encrypted files and password-protected documents.
  • Adept at reading and interpreting various types of documents, including laboratory results, notes, and electronic health records, as well as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Skilled at writing routine reports and correspondence that are clear, effective, and respectful, using multiple modes of communication, including in-person, phone, and video conferencing.
  • Competent in basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to understand and follow instructions, and adapt to new situations and challenges.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively with others, embracing diverse perspectives and approaches.

Experience and Education Qualifications:
  • Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
  • Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Supervisory Requirements:

N/A

Employment Requirements:
  • Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
  • Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
  • All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
  • Valid driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements:
  • ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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