Lpn Pediatric Behavioral Health

1 month ago

Media, United States Elwyn Full time

***: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Wellness Coordinator provides and supports others in providing normalized, empathic, therapeutic, and preventative health care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness within a residential setting. The Wellness Coordinator administers medications and treatments, monitors each client's physical and psychological status; and facilitates medical follow up as needed. The Wellness Coordinator provides education related to each client's individualized health care needs and promotes client independence.
The Wellness Coordinator practices within the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of Elwyn's regulatory agencies.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, complete a comprehensive evaluation including but not limited to medical, behavioral history and medications upon admission/readmission and as changing health needs indicate
- Collaborate with physicians, physical rehabilitation professionals, therapists, health care and mental health professionals and other members of the Treatment Team to plan and implement the therapeutic program of care
- At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, complete a Quarterly Medical evaluation that includes a review of systems, full body exam, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment
- Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical evaluation and other reports to the larger Treatment Team; present information in a concise and organized manner
- Attend and participate in team meetings by providing current client physical and Nurse Manager and medication updates
- At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, develop a health care plan for clients requiring 24/7 care that includes specific goals and directions for meeting the client's health care needs
- At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, review and revise the health care plan at a minimum of every 30 days and incorporate data gathered through nursing evaluation and communication with the Treatment Team
- At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager refer clients to external physicians when evaluation indicates further medical evaluation is required; facilitate transfer to the hospital/Emergency Department
- Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets; copy and forward the annual physical exam, last set of 90 Day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Record (MARs), and other pertinent information
- Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolic monitoring, body mass index (BMI) and other measurements as indicated by nursing judgement or physician orders
- Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal orders from the physician when necessary and transcribe the information as per policy
- Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard copy MARs or in an electronic format (eMARs); use discretion during administration of medication(s) to provide as much client privacy as possible
- Administer enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care as ordered by the physician; use discretion during administration to provide as much client privacy as possible
- Report any observed medication and treatment side effects or abnormal laboratory values to the Director of Nursing and/ Nurse Manager (after hours) immediately
- Monitor and contribute regularly to maintaining a safe and therapeutic living environment as the key healthcare representative of the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to, monitoring for potential threats to health and safety and taking appropriate action to eliminate such threats when discovered
- Facilitate communication and collaboration with community-based social service agencies, healthcare providers, insurance providers, county and state offices of behavioral health, families, and other stakeholders in order to ensure quality care for the individuals served
- Provide information dissemination and psychoeducation training for residents and/or staff as needed to improve understanding of particular healthcare conditions
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned

**IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR**: Director of Nursing, CRTF
- **DIRECT REPORTS**: None

**CONTACTS**: Elwyn staff, health insurance agencies; community agencies; residents' families; physicians; and other members of medical community

**EDUCATION/EXPERIE

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