Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care, medication administration, clinical data collection, and care coordination in an outpatient behavioral health clinic. The LPN supports prescribers and Registered Nurses through nursing assessments, medication administration—including long-acting injectable psychotropic medications—monitoring treatment response, and assisting with crisis triage. The role also coordinates with pharmacies, hospitals, medical providers, and laboratory sites; maintains accurate documentation; and supports clinic operations such as rooming, telehealth management, prior authorizations, and laboratory coordination. The position is based at Monroe Community Mental Health Authority in Monroe, Michigan. The Authority is a community-based mental health services organization serving Monroe County residents with behavioral health concerns, including substance abuse, emotional issues, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its mission is to enrich lives and promote wellness through in-house, referral, emergency, and community support services.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- CPR/BLS certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Authority’s insurance carrier.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance if required for the position’s duties, with driving eligibility determined by the Authority’s insurance carrier.
- Ability to work in a complex, detail-oriented, deadline-structured, busy organization.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information; write reports, correspondence, and procedures; and maintain consumer charts and records.
- Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of nursing methods and practices, common medical terminology, and medical law and ethics.
- Ability to influence others and provide education and encouragement consistent with recovery principles.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office, electronic medical records (CRCT), and other required applications; ability to complete additional computer training.
- Ability to conduct patient assessments and provide treatment within LPN scope.
- Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of job-related nursing experience.
- Experience working with consumers who have a mental illness or developmental disability.
- Experience with psychotropic medications and behavioral health settings.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments, including vital signs, BMI, pregnancy and lactation screening, symptom review, medication reconciliation, and collection of laboratory results for medication review.
- Administer medications within LPN scope, including long-acting injectable psychotropic medications, in accordance with agency protocols and safety procedures.
- Observe and document consumer responses to medications, identify potential side effects, and promptly communicate concerns to the RN, Nursing Supervisor, or prescriber.
- Greet consumers and facilitate triage for walk-ins or late arrivals with medication questions, refill needs, or other concerns under RN delegation.
- Complete required clinical documentation, including progress notes, within applicable deadlines and guidelines.
- Assist prescribers and nurses with daily team coordination, prior authorizations, hospital discharge paperwork, and collection of buccal swabs for GeneSight testing according to protocol.
- Manage rooming for in-person and telehealth visits, operate telehealth equipment, and help prescribers remain on schedule.
- Schedule and reschedule prescriber appointments, vital checks, and injections as needed.
- Coordinate care with internal and external resources, including pharmacies, physicians’ offices, hospitals, and laboratory sites.
- Fax and mail laboratory orders, requests, and results related to treatment needs, and manage incoming and outgoing faxes.
- Maintain medication room compliance, including inventory, secure storage, temperature logs, and disposal procedures.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, rules, agency policies, and procedures, including Medicare, Medicaid, MDHHS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, MCMHA, and CMHPSM requirements.
- Work collaboratively across the Authority and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain individual credentials and complete education and training needed to maintain competency in essential job duties.
- Keep current with applicable federal, state, and MCMHA regulations, laws, and policies as they change.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly pay
- Vacation, sick, and personal time
- Four medical plans to choose from, with eligibility beginning on the first day of hire
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Aflac
- Agency-provided disability and life insurance, with optional buy-ups
- 401a Money Purchase Pension Plan
- 401a Defined Contribution plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan
- YMCA corporate discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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