LPN - Trails - part time

Freeman Health System

74d • $22

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a licensed nursing care provider who is responsible for delivery of a full range of support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues. LPN is primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide support services. LPN provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. LPN will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. The LPN will report to the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Licensed by the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Meets the total clinical needs of the practice patients as determined by the Psychiatrist or Advance Practice Nurse.
• Reports to the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices and may also report to the Physician or Advance Practice Nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices, doctor assigned to or the APN.
• Utilizes proper communication with higher level nursing and/or physician.
• Maintains appropriate medications, maintaining logs for medication samples and other logs as deemed necessary through clinic.
• Facilitates efficient transition of patients throughout the office visit.
• Identifies patient problems; communicates pertinent data to physician/provider.
• Prepares accurate chart/charge and collects pertinent data.
• Makes appropriate referrals and demonstrates proper use of standing orders.
• Ensures appropriate, accurate, and timely documentation in electronic health records.
• Actively engages patients and family and assists in the education of patient’s plan of care.
• Meets the productivity standards of the mental health office.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees