Licensed Practical Nurse

La Frontera Center Inc.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Performs all dispensary and medical tasks necessary for the operation of a behavioral health clinic; assists in counseling groups; orients, trains and directs the work of other LPN’s. DUTIES Performs medication dispensary functions and necessary injections as assigned. Performs basic nursing functions, such as taking blood pressure measuring weight, refilling medications, and completing medical history forms. Maintains accurate records on client dosage, attendance, and relevant side effects; maintains and updates the medical treatment follow-up file on all clients. May participate in the development of treatment plans through data gathering and observations. May provide clinical outpatient and/or in-patient treatment, including crisis intervention, to individuals, families, and groups. May participate in case management services for clients, including development of treatment plans, follow-up, and closure. Performs urine monitoring and drug screens as required. Assists physician in examinations, evaluations, and record keeping, and may set up medication clinics. Provides education on health promotion. Participates in team meetings; communicates information on client dosage, physical problems, and relevant behavior. Attends and participates in in-service training sessions. May present sessions as needed. Maintains nursing office and examination room in acceptable sanitary condition. Coordinates with pharmacist as necessary for assembling doses for dispensing. May draw laboratory samples and facilitate follow up medical treatment. Serves as client advocate with community agencies as appropriate. May serve as staff liaison with hospitalized clients. May provide medication education for staff and clients. May direct the work of other LPN’s and may function as unit supervisor in his/her absence. Assists behavioral health providers as needed. Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework. This includes: 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently; 4)assist persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life. An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to “perform safely” the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. “Perform safely” means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable. accommodation, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOC’s regulations, 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r). Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

AZ LPN license
Knowledge of various treatment modalities.
Demonstrated skill in providing nursing services to behavioral health clients.
Academic and/or experiential knowledge of treatment services for special populations.
Knowledge of, and ability to work with, SMI, addictive, dually diagnosed populations and/or other difficult client populations.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a treatment team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Some knowledge of administrative, management, and supervisory practices.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.
Physical Exam, TB Skin test, CPR, and Fingerprinting is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Availability to work evening and weekend hours

Responsibilities

Performs medication dispensary functions and necessary injections as assigned.
Performs basic nursing functions, such as taking blood pressure measuring weight, refilling medications, and completing medical history forms.
Maintains accurate records on client dosage, attendance, and relevant side effects; maintains and updates the medical treatment follow-up file on all clients.
May participate in the development of treatment plans through data gathering and observations.
May provide clinical outpatient and/or in-patient treatment, including crisis intervention, to individuals, families, and groups.
May participate in case management services for clients, including development of treatment plans, follow-up, and closure.
Performs urine monitoring and drug screens as required.
Assists physician in examinations, evaluations, and record keeping, and may set up medication clinics.
Provides education on health promotion.
Participates in team meetings; communicates information on client dosage, physical problems, and relevant behavior.
Attends and participates in in-service training sessions. May present sessions as needed.
Maintains nursing office and examination room in acceptable sanitary condition.
Coordinates with pharmacist as necessary for assembling doses for dispensing.
May draw laboratory samples and facilitate follow up medical treatment.
Serves as client advocate with community agencies as appropriate.
May serve as staff liaison with hospitalized clients.
May provide medication education for staff and clients.
May direct the work of other LPN’s and may function as unit supervisor in his/her absence.
Assists behavioral health providers as needed.
Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework. This includes: 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently; 4)assist persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance.
Flexible spending Accounts
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403b retirement account
Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term & Long-term Disability.
Bereavement Leave