Crisis Recovery Center LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer :

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Parental Leave
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Company funded Health Savings Account
• Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Added Value Benefits including:
  • Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
  • Accident Plans for Employee and Family
  • Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
  • Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Access to Personal Financial Advisor
• Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• License Testing Fee Reimbursement
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Casual Dress Code
• Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
• Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking

The Crisis Recovery Center will transform crisis care by providing 24/7 walk-in behavioral health services meant to immediately identify, triage, address, stabilize and treat persons in mental health crisis and assist those who have substance abuse withdrawal needs.

This position will operate on 12-hour shifts. Nurses will provide companionate and competent behavioral health services in our newly built facility located in Lorain. Nurses will work with a team to provide 23-Hour Observation and / or 3.7 Withdrawal Management Services.

Pay Range: $22.85 - $27.85 per hour

Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Provides a wide range of direct and indirect nursing services to adults/adolescents and children with mental illness, including conducting physical health assessments, mental status examinations, provides education about medication and medication side effects, purpose of medication as well as benefits of medication. Monitors clients placed on medication initially and medication changes. Conducts assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals and coordination of services. Services are provided primarily in the office. Nursing services are provided under the supervision of the physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage the clients who are only in pharmacological service and complete pharmacological ISP’s
• Meet with client to obtain vitals, assess compliance, update psychiatrist, and set client up with tele-psychiatrist
• Works closely with the physicians, tele-psychiatry physicians, and/or nurse practitioner(s) regarding the care and treatment of clients receiving psychotropic medication. Meets with client to obtain vitals, assess compliance, update psychiatrist, and set client up with tele-psychiatrist
• Takes verbal orders from physicians and assist with implementation of written orders. Assists with the obtaining of psychotropic medication via samples or through central pharmacy or calling prescriptions into local pharmacies.
• Monitors clients on newly prescribed medication or those undergoing medication changes through scheduled appointments.
• Conducts physical/mental health assessments.
• Obtains vital signs, blood sugar testing, weights, BMI, waist circumferences, toxicology screens and other parameters relevant to medication monitoring and health maintenance.
• Provides education on physical/mental wellness in individual and group settings. Provides education on the effects of alcohol and other drugs on physical/mental health in individual and group setting.
• Assists with the administration and/or monitoring of prescribed psychotropic medication including injections. Provides education on the purposes, benefits, risks, side effects of psychotropic medication.
• Identifies current and potential physical/mental health care needs and provides needed care and or assists the individual with securing needed care in the community.
• Collaborates and coordinates linkages with agencies, treatment providers in the community for continued physical/mental health care.
• Responds to routine and emergency requests for medical assistance.
• Assists and teaches clients and staff about client safe-care of medical conditions.
• Communicates with case manager, counselors, clinical supervisor, and other members of the treatment team relevant information concerning the care of clients especially those dealing with multiple physical/ mental health care problems.
• Maintains required productivity expectation.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Reacts to change and stress productively.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Gets along with others and works as a team.
• Exhibits the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Description.
• Performs related administrative duties such as supervising student interns, and completing special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.
• Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures. CPR and First Aide certification required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is provided at the Crisis Recovery Center.
• This individual may periodically be required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Must be able to physically interact with client and others in emergency situations to prevent harm to client and others.
• The individual in this position must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a valid Ohio state license as an LPN. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and with clients who have severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Windows and Word applications required.
• Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.