License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Southeastern Integrated Care LLC•Lumberton, NC

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse (LPN) is part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) OR Family Practice team that provides person-centered services addressing a breadth of beneficiary’s needs, helping him or her achieve their personal goals.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness;
Diploma for (LPN)
Working knowledge of psychiatric medications;
Ability to empathetically interact with beneficiaries and their families;
Strong clinical skills;
Operate independently or with minimal supervision.
Valid NC Nursing License or Compact License that allows practice in NC;
Copy of a valid, unrestricted NC Driver’s license, proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Manages the medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist, administers and documents medication treatment;
Build rapport and engagement with beneficiaries
Engage in health promotion, prevention and education activities;
If the beneficiary is in agreement, develop strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed (e.g., reviewing home environment to find cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number of times medications are taking each day);
Communicating and coordinating services with other medical providers;
Educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side-effects;
Provide “first responder” crisis response to any beneficiaries experiencing a crisis;
Attending daily ACT team meetings and actively participating;
Preparing oral medications for delivery and administering injectables as prescribed.
Collaborating with the supervising RN and ACT staff to complete tasks within the proper scope of practice;
Accurately documents all billable encounters into Southeastern Integrated Care’s EMR (electronic medical record) system within 24 hours. Any corrections will be entered within 24 hours of being notified.
Other duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.