BE Community Psychiatric LPN

Job Description

Job Description

We offer the following excellent benefits including: Loan forgiveness, Free parking, Medical, Vision, Prescription, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Dental, Life and Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Referral program, Employee Assistance Program and more!

Position Summary:

CTT is mandated to provide services to those individuals within the mental health system who present the greatest degree of severity of symptomatology as evidenced by their multiple physical, psychiatric and legal conditions, extensive use of services and lack of follow-through with treatment. This population requires the highest level of medical necessity as defined by the State Adult Environmental Matrix.

As a member of the BE multidisciplinary team the CTT LPN is responsible for conducting psychiatric re-assessments; identifying physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services and sharing shift management responsibility with other staff.

As a member of an BE team, the CTT LPN provides an array of health care support to participants, other team members and service providers. Utilizing the Community Support Program model, the CTT LPN routinely identifies the psychiatric and physical health care needs of these persons.

The LPN is responsible to ensure that the mission, goals and philosophy of CTT are operationalized within the team, especially as they apply to health care services. Provides care appropriate to the age and ethnic/cultural background of the participant.

The incumbent works with staff to ensure continuity of care and enhancement of participant understanding, acquisition and maintenance of independence living skills in the areas of: (a) their daily living situation; (b) interpersonal skills and social support/network building; (c) leisure and recreational support/skills development; (d) maintenance and enhancement of physical and mental needs.

One hundred percent (100%) of the incumbent's contacts are billable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• CTT is mandated to provide services to those individuals within the mental health system who present the greatest degree of severity of symptomatology as evidenced by their multiple physical, psychiatric and legal conditions, extensive use of services and lack of follow-through with treatment. This population requires the highest level of medical necessity as defined by the State Adult Environmental Matrix.
• As a member of the BE multidisciplinary team the CTT LPN is responsible for conducting psychiatric re-assessments; identifying physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services and sharing shift management responsibility with other staff.
• As a member of an BE team, the CTT LPN provides an array of health care support to participants, other team members and service providers. Utilizing the Community Support Program model, the CTT LPN routinely assesses the psychiatric and physical health care needs of these persons. The incumbent develops a strength-oriented treatment/service plan that addresses participant health care needs through the identification and utilization of community resources.
• The LPN is responsible to ensure that the mission, goals and philosophy of CTT are operationalized within the team, especially as they apply to health care services. Provides care appropriate to the age and ethnic/cultural background of the participant.
• The incumbent works with staff to ensure continuity of care and enhancement of participant understanding, acquisition and maintenance of independence living skills in the areas of: (a) their daily living situation; (b) interpersonal skills and social support/network building; (c) leisure and recreational support/skills development; (d) maintenance and enhancement of physical and mental needs.
• One hundred percent (100%) of the incumbent's contacts are billable services.

Completes Appropriate Documentation:

• Develops, reviews, and revises forms, procedures and standards of care according to accepted National Standards of Nursing Practice Act.
• Documents service provided according to CTT policy. Completes Service Documentation as required for all participant-related activities (billable).
• Maintains and updates nursing section(s) of the participant’s Personal Record according to CTT policy and procedures standards.
• Completes medication administration records (MAR) PO and Intramuscular injection (IM) records according to CTT policy and procedures standards.
• Monitors status of participants in acute hospital setting.

Provides Consultation Services:

• Services are provided to community agencies upon request when it is determined by CTT.
• Services are provided to teams at regularly-scheduled team meetings and upon request of a team member.
• Community services are provided upon request, in consultation with the Clinical Director.

Provides Education and Training:

• Educational and training sessions are conducted with participants, families, provider agencies and CTT Staff. The incumbent utilizes effective communication skills to communicate with participants, family members and team members, to ensure that participants’ needs are met.
• Subject matter and prescription is based upon individual and group needs. Training to meet Accrediting Body standards is also provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required :

Educational and training sessions are conducted with participants, families, provider agencies and CTT Staff. The incumbent utilizes effective communication skills to communicate with participants, family members and team members, to ensure that participants’ needs are met. Subject matter and prescription is based upon individual and group needs. Training to meet Accrediting Body standards is also provided.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and experience working with persons with mental illness. Two (2) years’ experience in the mental health field preferred. Pennsylvania License in good standing. Experience may include internships and/or practicum.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.