Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN Position at Brown University HealthThe LPN provides support to Gateway's high acuity adult programs under the umbrella of Gateway's nursing department and under supervision of program RN. The position has two primary functions: Promote the overall psychiatric and physical health of clients through screenings and coordination of care with primary and specialty care providers, monitoring targeted health indicators; and Provide support to RNs and other team members in monitoring caseloads and required documentation, communicating with clients and collateral contacts on appointments, medications, lab work, and referrals.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.Responsibilities:Completes required screenings for general health, including sleep issues, asthma, oral health, immunizations, tobacco use and exposure, communicable diseases and other infectious diseasesCompletes screenings using standardized tools for substance use and mental health, including SBIRT, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and social determinants of health, contributing information to the person-centered treatment planning processAs part of the client's care team, coordinates care with community primary and specialty care providers to support integrated care for clients, maintaining frequent and timely communicationProvides relevant education to clients and collateral contacts about medical and psychiatric conditionsMeets with clients and support people in community to perform job responsibilitiesEngages and maintains collaborative, positive relationships with a network of specialized community providers to address needs of population, including nutrition education, physical activities, smoking cessation, health literacy, housing, social and rehabilitative programs, and job training and placementMaintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical recordContributes knowledge and expertise to the teamsAttends supervision, agency, and team staff meetings as scheduledEnhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainingsEngages in trainings on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population, including motivational interviewing, implementing learned skills in daily interventionsFollows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentialityMaintains practical nursing professional standards of care.Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses, including severe mental illnessKnowledge of community resourcesFamiliarity with screening/ assessment tools and evidence-based practices relevant to positionOral and written communication skills at a proficient level, ensuring effective and professional communicationMinimum Qualifications:Preference for an LPN with experience in behavioral health settingValid driver's license and use of car to complete major functions of jobAutomobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with agency requirementsCPR training within 30 working days of employment and maintained annuallyEducation:Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Rhode IslandPay Range: $24.29-$40.07EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.Location: GHI-Johnston-1443 Hartford Avenue - 1443 Hartford Ave. Johnston, Rhode Island 02919Work Type: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, quarterly on-call coverage for weekend/holidaysWork Shift: DayDaily Hours: 8 hoursDriving Required: Yes