LPN

Provide nursing care as directed by the psychiatrist to consumers, in accordance with the standards of the Nurse Practitioner Act. This includes but is not limited to: Administering medication as prescribed including coordinating medications and prescriptions and giving IM injections and Clozaril management. Providing feedback to the psychiatrist and other treatment team members as needed regarding the medication aspect of treatment. Writing orders for lab work with the psychiatrist’s directive, and monitoring results. Taking and assessing vitals signs as indicated. Daily review of consumer’s charts that are seen by the psychiatrist; transcribing and following doctor’s orders. Which includes ensuring that the diagnosis codes are current. Assessing for severity of symptoms, and arrange hospitalizations as needed. This includes: Contacting hospitals as needed; Involving MH/MR delegate or police as needed: Giving instructions to consumers and/or family and/or other providers as needed. Assist Continuing Care Staff with daily functions including: Triage incoming phone calls from consumers then taking measures to resolve problems or needs Transcription of Doctor’s orders with follow-up Receive & log in the medications delivered to the Center. Also, dispose of expired medications appropriately. Complete needed paperwork for insurance authorizations. Assist the Center staff in handling crises, completing forms and making community & family contacts when necessary. Will complete & sign all Continuing Care Treatment Plan Updates as they are due. Will obtain #J-18808-Ljbffr