ACT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Envision Health Inc•Martinsville, VA
About The Position
The ACT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides community-based nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. The LPN assists individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and complex healthcare needs by providing medication support, health monitoring, education, and coordination of care in community settings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
- Current unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Behavioral health or community mental health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications as prescribed and within scope of practice.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.
- Assist with medication education and self-management training.
- Conduct routine health assessments and monitor vital signs.
- Observe and report changes in physical or mental health status.
- Provide services in homes, shelters, hospitals, and community locations.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments when clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with ACT team members to implement treatment plans.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations.
- Complete documentation accurately and timely within the electronic health record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
