Psychiatric Services - LPN | Harbor Point Lapeer

Hope Network•Lapeer, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides medication management and medical support to clients in a residential setting. The role monitors and evaluates medications, supports staff with medication administration questions, and provides care for chronic and emergency conditions within the guidance of affiliate physicians and supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN serves as a medical resource within their scope of practice, follows evidence-based recommendations, and documents in clients’ charts. The position also supports infection control and quality assurance, regulatory compliance, staff communication and training, resident supervision, and crisis response. On-call services are provided where applicable.

Requirements

Degree or diploma required for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.
Current and valid professional license as a licensed practical nurse.
Experience providing medical services in a residential setting.
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to meet position responsibilities.
Ability to interact with staff and clients from diverse populations.
Current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Hope Network policy.

Responsibilities

Dispense, monitor, and evaluate client medications; guide and direct staff in medication dispersion.
Sort and put away monthly cycle medications when medication-room staff are unavailable.
Assist with tracking personal care trainings when requested.
Serve as a resource for electronic medication administration questions.
Take and transcribe doctors’ orders as needed, in accordance with organizational policy.
Monitor and treat chronic and emergency medical conditions and illnesses within the advisement of affiliate physicians and under registered nurse supervision.
Advise on medical and health-related issues within the scope of practice, promote evidence-based practices and recommendations, and document in clients’ charts.
Coordinate and implement infection-control and quality-assurance procedures to protect clients, staff, and associates.
Collaborate with the registered nurse on situations requiring triage, medical assessment, interpretation, or guidance with interventions, except where covered by pre-developed RN or physician protocols.
Provide leadership, support, and direction to staff to facilitate communication, problem solving, program development, and orientation of new residents.
Supervise residents directly or remain aware of their general whereabouts, depending on their assessed independence, as needed.
Provide on-call services where applicable.
Intervene in crisis situations using approved methods to promote resident safety.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff and student training programs.
Ensure medical compliance with regulatory bodies, including OSHA, licensing, and CARF.
Communicate relevant medical issues to staff and program management.