ACTT License Practical Nurse

MONARCH•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work within the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) to deliver nursing services, case management, and supportive counseling under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves direct care for individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use disorders, focusing on their overall well-being and integration into the community. The LPN will play a crucial part in medication management, health evaluation, coordination of services, and ensuring consistent therapeutic management for the individuals served.

Requirements

Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing
Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 Year | Not Required

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing services, case management services, and supportive counseling, under the supervision of a registered nurse, to the individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
Provide medication monitoring, medication administration and medication education.
Review laboratory values and report to team psychiatrist.
Evaluate physical health and make appropriate referrals to community physicians.
Order and monitor medical supplies.
Evaluate potential bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents.
Link individuals with the Assertive Community Treatment Team psychiatrist.
Facilitate training of independent living skills, establish access to community services and agencies, assist individuals in establishing support networks in the community and assess individual needs on a daily basis.
Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources.
Review treatment progress and monitor and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment Team staff and community agencies to ensure the consistent therapeutic management of the individual’s needs.
Act as liaison with the program after hours staff on a daily basis through exchange of participant information; briefly detailing the presenting problem and after hours plans for the individuals being served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
Meet regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members to formulate and disseminate information and be available by telephone and/or pager.
Complete an intake assessment including: medical history, general physical condition, alcohol and drug histories and current use, educational issues, family structure and relationships, vocational history and goals, legal history and issues, psychiatric history (including, onset, course, effect of illness, treatment history, medication history risk behaviors).
Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status which may put individual at risk.
Document participant activities consistent with the service records manual. Write an event note that reflects participant activities, goals, interventions, and outcomes.
Develop service plans and/or person-centered plans as appropriate, and screen referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members.
Meet regularly to review the total caseload, problem-solve, develop plans, and determine daily duty assignments.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Driving and travel may be required.