PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN Licensed Practical NurseChange Lives With Recovery Innovations! Our mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!Position: PRN Licensed Practical NurseJob Type: PRN; Non-ExemptShift Details: 7:00am - 7:30pm / 7:00pm - 7:30am (required to work two 12-hour shifts per month)Work Setting: Crisis - Recovery Response Center; Peoria, AZSalary/Hourly Wage: $32.00 - $34.00/hourSummary of JobThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. The LPN position also identifies the need for medical attention and alerts the Physician and/or RN of medical concerns.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGuest Care & Advocacy:Provides education regarding diabetic care, psychiatric medication and other medical needs to enhance individual health and wellbeing.Coordinates care including assisting individuals with making medical and/or other Provider appointments as needed.Compliance & Risk Management:Assists with intake process.Collects blood or urine specimens and arranges transport to lab as ordered.Monitors care of individuals to include monitoring of medications under the supervision of the RN.Oversees and maintains medication records in accordance with policy and State Regulations.Completes clinical documentation as required.Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.Cross Functional Collaboration:Provides support to Medical Assistants and other staff as needed, which includes treatment and discharge planning.Additional Duties:Performs other related duties assigned.Job RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Education/Licenses:Graduation from an accredited LPN program.Current and valid LPN license.Experience:Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.Thorough comprehension of psychiatric nursing preferred.Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.Ability to work with agitated guest in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions.Skills:Basic computer skills.Ability to pay close attention to detail.Ability to problem solve.Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.Effective listening skills.Excellent clinical documentation skills.Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.Driving Requirements:If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.Miscellaneous Requirement(s):Must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.Travel required based on business need.Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.Successful complete and meet all requirements of the comprehensive credentialing process if applicable.We are a Second-Chance EmployerMust be able to pass a seven-year background check.Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).Must be able to pass education verification check.Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.Physical Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Work Environment: May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.