LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Agency Profile:  Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time: Float position to various sites. Homesite is 2412 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Our LPNs will have Knowledge and demonstration of Agency Core Values in all day-to-day activities. Provides medical care to the Agency’s behavioral health programs. Duties are in keeping within scope of practice which include interviewing individuals to screen for medical problems, health monitoring, injections and education, along with coordinating referrals for follow-up with medical offices. Duties also include individual and group services regarding the relationship between health and behavioral health issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of supports
• Understands and follows agency policies, procedures and protocols
• Performs general professional nursing duties including medical observation and gathering relevant medical data and history, injections, gathering and reviewing of labs and medical reports received, pharmacy questions, etc. Reviews with RN, psychiatrist/NP and pharmacy/lab as necessary and responds accordingly
• Responds to all site medical crises including first aid, CPR, AED, etc. 
• Will be cross trained to work in all addiction and mental health clinics across Spectrum Health.
• Completes appropriate and timely documentation
• Collects data and provides evidence-based education based on individual needs
• Responsible for maintaining syringe counts, medications and medical waste/waste pickup in accordance with agency policy
• Collaborates with the nursing team, pharmacies and individuals to resolve medication issues
• Assists individuals in making linkages and providing appropriate referrals
• Travel to other sites within the agency to help with coverage will be expected as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Qualified to provide medical services such as conducting medical history review, obtaining basic vital signs and providing injectable medications to individuals
• Skilled in providing education regarding medical/medication issues.
• Skilled in use of Cerner Millennium
• Demonstrated skill in relating to populations served with respect, accuracy and timeliness.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational qualifications must match regulatory requirements to perform medical services
• Must be a licensed practical nurse

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience must match regulatory requirements
• Must have experience in providing medical services to individuals with behavioral health needs
• Minimum one year experience preferred
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. 

COMPENSATION: 23/hr - 28/hr