Nurse, LPN (61454)

Job Details: Lighthouse 115 Parkside, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time | Salary Range: $25.00 - $37.50 Hourly | Job Shift: Any | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay) Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team for behavioral health services, either in or outpatient, that provides clinical care based on medical/mental health treatment within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurses’ protocol under the orders of a medical prescriber. The LPN assists in managing psychiatric crises, prepares written orders from the prescriber, manages patient medication needs (including pharmacy orders, prior authorizations, side‑effect management), maintains medication records and storage areas, provides ordered injections, collaborates with Crises Services, Emergency Rooms, Community Providers, and delivers patient medication and health education. The LPN supports care coordination through rounds, staffings, external provider communications, and inter‑team communications, and provides quality client care through assessment, supportive therapies, documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with internal and external treatment team members. Essential Functions Performs nursing assessments under RN and/or Prescriber supervision or ordered protocols, accurately documenting findings, communicating critical information, differentiating conditions/symptoms and reporting to appropriately licensed/supervisory staff, and following up with triaged, appropriate clinical interventions to stabilize and treat clients. Conducts vital signs, medication reconciliation, check‑in and check‑out processes and/or admissions and discharges under ordered protocols; conducts testing and assessments under ordered protocols. Analyzes and documents findings of medical and medication management, performs mental and substance use assessments, and collaborates with other team members to conduct comprehensive consumer assessments and develop treatment plans. Provides consumers and families with education on psychotropic medications, related health conditions, and monitors medication compliance; supports and provides quality client care through effective assessment, individual and supportive therapies. Provides direct client care to include but not limited to vital signs, medication injections, basic nursing and hygiene care, EKG, lab specimen collection, medication administration with follow‑up assessments, crises care, CPR/First Aid as clinically indicated and/or ordered by prescriber. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and document findings for medical and medication management; performs mental health and substance abuse assessments. Collaborates with other team members to conduct comprehensive, consumer assessments and develop treatment plans; assists in management of psychiatric crises and prepares written orders from the physician. Documents clinical assessment and care findings, provides concurrent billing and medical/legal documentation meeting Diversus Health time and accuracy requirements. Performs client care optimizing client safety and risk reduction to include but not limited to reducing health‑care errors, safety planning, following safety check protocols as ordered, seeking team collaboration or supervisor input for potential risk situations, and continuously observing the client. Uses accurate knowledge of Handle with Care in safely managing crises situations with escalated clients and responds according to approved protocols for crises situations and restraint/seclusion events. Qualifications LPN licensure in good standing and with no restrictions in the state of Colorado. Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients. Possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic record. Experience working therapeutically with the specified population. Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for the specified population, utilizing strength‑based therapeutic approaches. Experience working in a team environment. Work Environment Services are provided in office‑based, community‑based, and outreach settings. Dynamic behavioral health environment requiring flexibility and adaptability. May include evenings or weekends based on community needs and outreach activities. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer workstation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move within office and community settings. Ability to use standard office equipment and mobile devices. Sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity for effective communication and documentation. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 25 pounds. This position requires flexibility to work at various Diversus Health locations based on operational and business needs. While a primary work site will be designated, employees may be reassigned temporarily or permanently to alternate sites to ensure adequate coverage, respond to facility needs, or support organizational initiatives. Reasonable notice will be provided whenever possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr