21-083 Licensed Practical Nurse

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

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POSITION:                           Licensed Practical Nurse

                                              Latrobe and New Kensington-Mental Health Outpatient and Drug & Alcohol Programs

PAY GRADE:                       12

WAGE:                                 $16.76/hr. (Part-Time with the opportunity for advancement to Full-Time)

PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS?  WE ACTUALLY CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES!  JOIN OUR TEAM!

*MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND DAYLIGHT HOURS*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides medication management, intakes individual sessions, medication inventory, and other nursing duties.
• Provides physician-directed counseling to clients and educates families to develop effective follow-up services.
• Provides professional nursing and/or psychotherapy community treatment team services.
• Maintains close contact with program supervisor and medical doctor, reporting any reactions to medications any changes in physical/emotional condition and reporting observations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical and statistical records; completes re-certifications and medical information forms, and maintains records of medications.
• Monitors patient progress on an ongoing basis and completes and submits reports and recommendations of monitoring.
• Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient’s needs and treatment.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
• Assumes a lead role in responding to emergency situations, when necessary.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited and approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current and valid LPN licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• ANA certification in Psychiatric or Community Health nursing or eligibility for same.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself and/or clients in an insured vehicle, as program or client needs dictate.
• Ability to observe client's behavior and keep accurate and detailed charts and records.
• Demonstrated ability to handle clients with acute or chronic mental health conditions.
• Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.   POSTING#21-083.      

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