LPN (Union) 26-36

Sanilac Brand•Sandusky, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cares for and treats patients as directed by a Physician. Receives and reviews diagnostic tests ordered by clinic psychiatrists to contribute to the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs. Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist, including weight/height, waist measurements, and children’s growth charts when appropriate. Educates individuals on medication side effects, performs and records AIMS testing as required, and completes/participates in agency assessments and treatment planning. RN/Nurses may serve as the primary case holder as needed, and ACT nurses are expected to fulfill Case management duties. Observes individuals’ medication box setup as ordered by MD, dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist, and is responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendors. Administers injectable medication as ordered by MD and obtains prior authorizations. Documents and reports significant symptoms, reactions, or incidents to physicians, psychiatrists, or caretakers. Completes releases of information and communicates with psychiatrists, homes, caretakers, physicians, guardians, etc., to ensure adequate healthcare. Manages assigned individuals and facilitates communication between MD and clinical staff. Links individuals with community healthcare professionals as directed. Prepares for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record. Develops functional knowledge of systems, procedures, forms, and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies (DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments). Understands and practices Standard Precautions. Participates in mandatory meetings, responds to medical emergencies and accidents, and performs other duties as assigned. Provides AFC home/Agency Staff medication training as requested and completes the nursing portion of OBRA assessments. Facilitates the children’s clinic as assigned. ACT Nurses must participate in ACT after-hours on-call.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited school with licensure as a RN.
A minimum of an LPN is required.
Valid Driver’s License.
Chauffeurs license, if transporting individuals that receive services.
Knowledge of Word Processing software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute items such as dosage, intake, ideal weights and to calculate percentages and interpret data in areas such as demonstrating measurable progress on agency goals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be employed for three months to reach Just Cause Status.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred.
Prefer candidates/employee must also qualify as QMHP, QMRP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served but not required.
For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s training per calendar year.

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children’s growth charts, when appropriate)
Educates individuals on medication side effects
Performs and records AIMS testing as required
Completes/participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.
Clinic Services RN/ Nurses may be utilized as the primary case holder as needed. ACT nurse will be expected to fulfill Case management duties.
Observe individuals’ medication box set up as ordered by MD.
Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist.
Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
Administer injectable medication, as ordered by MD in the office as directed by program need.
Obtain prior authorizations of medications as indicated
Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.
Completes releases of information.
Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals.
Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
Facilitate communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
Develops functional knowledge of systems, procedures, forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments, etc. relative to job duties.
Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
Participate in mandatory meetings.
Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
ACT Nurse must participate in ACT after hours on-call.
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide AFC home/Agency Staff medication training, as requested.
Complete nursing portion of OBRA assessments, as assigned.
Facilitate the children’s clinic, as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (POS, BCN HMO, BCN HMO HDHP H.S.A. Eligible Plan, Medical/Rx Alternate HMO HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Assurity Voluntary Benefit Options
Deferred Compensation (Nationwide-457B)
Life Insurance
Retirement (Nationwide 401(a), Pension)
Long Term Disability
Paid time off (PTO)
Holiday Days
Tuition Reimbursement