ICRR - LPN

Catch Inc • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for the care of residents in all areas of treatment, to ensure their comfort and well-being. Including, but not limited to, daily assessment of their physical and mental state, upkeep, and accuracy of their charts. All work is performed in accordance with City, State and Federal regulations, CATCH policies and procedures, and professional mental health standards.
Brief outline of duties Responsible for taking vital signs, assessment of resident’s medical and psychological symptoms and the documentation of same in the nursing progress notes.Ensure proper and accurate transcription of physician orders and that accurate documentation is maintained on the administration of medication, verbal physician orders and individuals that are on self-medication plans.Inform the physician of acute or ongoing medical and/or psychiatric problems scheduled clinic appointment times and the results of medical assessments and testing.Schedule outside medical appointments and ensure client’s transportation. YOU MUST FEEL COMFORTABLE SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING CLIENT APPOINTMENTS Review client’s health plan, develop and manage medical and medication goals for residents’ comprehensive treatment plans including residents who are in the self-administration medication program.Develop and run nursing groups, act as co-leader in group therapy and participate in treatment team meetings.Act as liaison between the resident’s physicians and the staff.Provide training to residents and staff in the areas of hygiene, medication side effects, first aid, nutrition, etc.Other duties as assigned by Associate Director.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania LPN license
• Experience working with Chronically mentally ill adults, preferably in a residential setting.
• YOU MUST FEEL COMFORTABLE SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING CLIENT APPOINTMENTS

Nice To Haves

• Teamwork Oriented
• Stress Management/Composure
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• De-escalation techniques
• Flexibility
• Critical Thinking

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs, assessment of resident’s medical and psychological symptoms and the documentation of same in the nursing progress notes.
• Ensure proper and accurate transcription of physician orders and that accurate documentation is maintained on the administration of medication, verbal physician orders and individuals that are on self-medication plans.
• Inform the physician of acute or ongoing medical and/or psychiatric problems scheduled clinic appointment times and the results of medical assessments and testing.
• Schedule outside medical appointments and ensure client’s transportation.
• Review client’s health plan, develop and manage medical and medication goals for residents’ comprehensive treatment plans including residents who are in the self-administration medication program.
• Develop and run nursing groups, act as co-leader in group therapy and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Act as liaison between the resident’s physicians and the staff.
• Provide training to residents and staff in the areas of hygiene, medication side effects, first aid, nutrition, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed