Community LPN

BRIDGEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES•Union, NJ

8d•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeway is seeking a Community LPN to join an evidence-based program and a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to learn and refine clinical and engagement skills while helping people make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is challenging yet rewarding, involving engagement with individuals served and co-workers in a collaborative learning environment. The Community LPN will provide nursing services, direct-support services, care management, education, and primary healthcare to individuals in the community, ensuring their medical needs are addressed. The role also involves supporting and educating other team members on nursing/medical treatment and healthcare. Nursing practice supervision is provided by an RN or the Bridgeway Bridge-to-Wellness Medical Advance Practice Nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited nursing training program.
Possess and maintain licensure, in good standing, in the State of NJ as an LPN.
One year of technical nursing training.
Two years of paid work experience in community nursing.
Valid driver’s license.
No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months.
Vehicle required.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment using person-first language, respectful documentation, and person-centered planning.
Maintain a culture of compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, laws, and high ethical standards.
Participate with licensed staff in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the individualized rehabilitation plan.
Perform therapeutic rehabilitative skill development as outlined in the CSS Regulations.
Offer services appropriate to meet identified needs as identified in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (CRNA) and included in each individual’s IRP.
Perform crisis intervention as indicated.
Coordinate and manage services in conjunction with the team.
Provide supportive counseling, medication education, mental health education, and early crisis intervention.
Utilize Illness Management and Recovery, WRAP, and other relevant health and wellness curriculum.
Perform evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Educational Strategies, Permanent Supportive Housing, IMR, and WRAP.
Participate in group and individual supervision and actively seek own supervision at least monthly.
Monitor, assess, and treat the mental and physical healthcare of individuals receiving services, including ongoing assessment and treatment interventions for metabolic syndrome.
Contribute to the development of nursing assessments, comprehensive assessments, and Individualized Service Plans.
Administer medications (oral, topical, and injectable).
Perform glucose monitoring and educate individuals on its use and value.
Supervise medication self-administration, including medication counseling and education on indications, side-effects, and contraindications.
Monitor and record vital signs, medication reactions, and side-effects.
Assess individuals' ambulation needs.
Assist with daily basic care routines such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Provide mental and physical health education, community living skill training, and supportive counseling in the home and other natural environments.
Provide crisis intervention services for individuals with acute medical needs requiring rapid intervention.
Conduct outreach to new direct service recipients and encourage reluctant individuals to accept community healthcare services.
Provide technical assistance and education to team members regarding psychiatric and physical healthcare.
Consult with hospital and community medical professionals regarding physical healthcare and wellness needs.
Coordinate physical healthcare appointments for individuals preparing for discharge.
Coordinate care management with other service providers and resource people.