Crisis Recovery Center LPN

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery • Lorain, OH

222d • $22 - $27

About The Position

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio state license as an LPN.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and with clients who have severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Windows and Word applications required.
• Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide range of direct and indirect nursing services to adults/adolescents and children with mental illness.
• Conducts physical health assessments and mental status examinations.
• Provides education about medication, medication side effects, and the purpose and benefits of medication.
• Monitors clients placed on medication initially and medication changes.
• Conducts assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals, and coordination of services.
• Manage the clients who are only in pharmacological service and complete pharmacological ISP’s.
• Meet with client to obtain vitals, assess compliance, update psychiatrist, and set client up with tele-psychiatrist.
• Works closely with physicians and tele-psychiatry physicians regarding the care and treatment of clients receiving psychotropic medication.
• Takes verbal orders from physicians and assists with implementation of written orders.
• Monitors clients on newly prescribed medication or those undergoing medication changes through scheduled appointments.
• Obtains vital signs, blood sugar testing, weights, BMI, waist circumferences, toxicology screens, and other parameters relevant to medication monitoring and health maintenance.
• Provides education on physical/mental wellness in individual and group settings.
• Identifies current and potential physical/mental health care needs and provides needed care or assists the individual with securing needed care in the community.
• Collaborates and coordinates linkages with agencies and treatment providers in the community for continued physical/mental health care.
• Responds to routine and emergency requests for medical assistance.
• Assists and teaches clients and staff about client safe-care of medical conditions.
• Communicates with case manager, counselors, clinical supervisor, and other members of the treatment team relevant information concerning the care of clients.
• Maintains required productivity expectation.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Reacts to change and stress productively.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Gets along with others and works as a team.
• Exhibits the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Description.
• Performs related administrative duties such as supervising student interns and completing special projects.

Benefits

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Parental Leave
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Company funded Health Savings Account
• Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Added Value Benefits including: Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family, Accident Plans for Employee and Family, Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family, Pet Insurance, Short-Term Disability Plan, Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family, Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Access to Personal Financial Advisor
• Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• License Testing Fee Reimbursement
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Casual Dress Code
• Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
• Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed