Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The Mandeville clinic is looking for a fulltime Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

Minimum Requirements

• License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana
• Be over 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience preferred 

Core Competencies

• Participates on a multidisciplinary team by providing primary and/or behavioral health care to clients according to the scope of licensure.
• Administers and monitors medications according to prescriber’s orders. Identifies and reports any concerns related to medication adherence, misuse, and/or adverse reactions.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes. 

Job Duties / Skills Required 

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
• Draw and obtain laboratory specimens for appropriate testing.
• Participate in setting treatment plan goals/objectives.
• Conducts healthcare screenings and assessments.
• Interviews clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
• Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
• Consult with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
• Coordinate resources outside of Start when necessary to meet client’s specific needs.
• Maintain a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles when necessary.
• Attends all staff meetings as scheduled.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
• Provides direct clinical services using approved interventions and completing necessary documentation to receive payment from insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.
• Coordinates medical treatment with a Registered Nurse and Psychiatrist.
• Provides direct clinical services using approved interventions.
• May assist team leaders with additional duties, specific functions, or serving as lead role. 

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.