Supervisor/Nurse - Mobile Medication Program

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Butler, PA

About The Position

Glade Run's Psychiatric Mobile Medication Program serves Butler County adults 18 years or older with a psychiatric diagnosis, a history of inpatient hospitalizations, and difficulties in their progress towards recovery. The program provides the education, support, and skill development needed for individuals to become independent and responsible for their medications.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in the mental health or physical health profession preferred.
At least one year of experience working with seriously mentally ill patients.
Must possess verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Ability to drive for work purposes including to client homes and to job sites throughout Butler County.
Must be able to adjust to job requirements.
Ability to implement agency policies and programming including but not limited to the following, Medication adherence, Medication administration, medication reconciliation.
Ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
Must have acceptable PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form.
Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in the mental health or physical health profession preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other service providers to ensure seamless transition of care from higher levels of care to the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program and at discharge from PMM.
Collaborate with prescribers to obtain written scripts for individuals in the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program.
Communicate any medication related side effects, refills and/or compliance issues with the Prescribing physician.
Administer long acting injections for consumers with an active prescription in the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program.
Ensure medications are stored, administered, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulatory entities.
Performs medication counts: Daily for controlled substances, weekly for all other medications. Reports discrepancies immediately to supervisor, completes all corresponding documentation.
Collaborate to ensure any necessary lab work is obtained prior to the distribution or administration of medications.
Collaborate with the pharmacy to obtain medications.
Ensure medication reconciliation occurs for any medications handled by Glade Run Lutheran Services.
May be required to perform services in clients’ homes.
Responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of client medications; education regarding medications; linkage with appropriate resources and supportive case management services.
Assists in the development and administration of the policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the Mobile Medication Program.
Participates in the agency hiring process and supervision of the Mobile Medication Program staff.
Supervises mobile medication staff in the completion of direct service activities.
Lead, motivate, and coach others in a fast-paced environment.
Provide coaching and feedback to employees on performance related issues
Ensures financial integrity of the program via coordination of managed care authorizations, schedule of service delivery and staff coverage.
Collaboration with stakeholders and other providers for linkage to appropriate resources and supports.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities to enhance positive consumer outcomes.
Schedules adequate staff coverage for the Mobile Medication Program.
Provides regularly scheduled group and/or individual supervision of mobile medication staff.
Provides oversight in the referral process; development of treatment plans, treatment reviews and other related documentation of the mobile medication program.
Attends staff meetings, conferences and in-service training as required.
Conducts and documents treatment planning sessions and treatment reviews as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Maintains a small caseload of clients.
Assists in program referrals to include admissions and service coordination.
Collaborates with various program supervisors to ensure expeditious service delivery to clients.
Performs other related duties as may be required or requested.
Participates in the on-call schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff
401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff
Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
Paid mileage reimbursement
Paid training and administrative time
Cell phone reimbursement
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Free credentialing assistance
Quarterly productivity incentives
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Flexible work schedules (as applicable)
Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Discount Program
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional
development opportunities
Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations