Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at our program in New Orleans, LA. The LPN is a vital member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, providing community-based behavioral health support to adults with mental illness. LPNs help ensure members receive coordinated, person-centered and holistic care. This role is field-based, requiring travel within the region to support individuals where they live and receive service. The LPN provides medication management, medication education, crisis intervention, medication administration to consumers of the ACT Team. The LPN is also responsible for following the orders of the team's prescribers to ensure the members are receiving adequate treatment and interventions. LPNs assist with PCP and other medical specialty coordination to ensure the members needs are being met. The LPN assist with assessment and the development of the person-centered treatment plan. This is community- based work.
Requirements
- A current Louisiana Nursing License
- A genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Current and valid Louisiana driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Responsibilities
- Provides medication management
- Provides medication education
- Provides crisis intervention
- Provides medication administration to consumers of the ACT Team
- Following the orders of the team's prescribers to ensure the members are receiving adequate treatment and interventions
- Assist with PCP and other medical specialty coordination to ensure the members needs are being met
- Assist with assessment and the development of the person-centered treatment plan
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
