Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House LLC•Apache Junction, AZ

4d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practicing Nurse provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Requirements

Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans
Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served
Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions
Ability to review and implement client recovery treatment plans
Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques
Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation
Current CPR/ FA certificate
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in related field, Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
If it is a new application, can be submitted and in-process

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients
Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process
Collects data relevant to client’s care; develops and implements nursing care plans
Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
Administers medication management policies and procedures
Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
Documents the progress of clients toward their recovery plan goals
Attends and participates in company meetings
Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management