Licensed Practical Nurse I - MHTL Homes Pueblo West

Nurse I

The Nurse I provides foundational psychiatric and medical nursing care within the scope of practice for the LPN license within the MHTL Homes. This position is responsible for executing daily clinical operations, including medication administration, clinical assessments, order transcriptions, and health education. Working as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse I ensures client safety, supports treatment continuity during admissions and discharges, and fosters client independence through targeted health and wellness education.

Medication Administration and Transcription:

• Responsible for the administration of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) and routine medications in strict accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Responsible for accurately transcribing written physician orders, updating MARs/TARs (Treatment Administration Records) per provider instructions, and conducting regular medication counts.
• Responsible for coordinating directly with the pharmacy for timely reordering and inventory management.

Clinical Assessment, Documentation and Health Education:

• Conducts various physical and psychiatric assessments as needed to evaluate client status (e.g. vital signs, basic mental status checks), documents all findings accurately and chronologically within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Prepares and facilitates client groups focused on health education, medication management, personal hygiene, and infection control.

Care Collaboration, Admissions, and Discharges:

• Collaborates closely with the Advanced Practice Provider, the MHTL Home clinical team, and the Medical Director to optimize client care.
• Works in lockstep with the multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate safe, structured client admissions and discharges.
• Actively attends and contributes clinical insights during Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings when and if available.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned

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