(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time Adult Care

Nurse, Adult Residential Recovery
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
The Residential Recovery Nurse will provide medication monitoring for Residential/Inpatient program. Provide psychiatric and substance use nursing services to patients of the residential/inpatient program, including development and application of internal medical program improvements. Collaborate with the Medical Director and any additional provider(s) in all phases of medication management, side effects, and follow-up as needed. Identify potential physical problems and possible solutions impacting the mental health and early recovery stability of patients. Provide group and individual education to all patients regarding medical (physical, psychiatric, SUD) diagnoses and treatment. This position will work Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm.
Adult Residential Recovery is an in-patient program structured to support those struggling with co-occurring disorders (SUD primary). During the 30-45 day program, clients will receive care in group and individual settings. The main goal of the program is to promote stability in recovery and support individuals in transitioning back into their communities in a healthy and supportive way.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

AARN, BSRN, MSRN or LPN with two or more years of experience and/or training in a behavioral health setting.
Bilingual preferred.
An ideal candidate would have familiarity with medication assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric diagnoses, and associated treatment(s).
Candidate must have a good understanding of various medical conditions including emergent and nonemergent conditions, especially those conditions pertaining to co-occurring patients.
Applicant must have basic computer skills such as e-mail, electronic health record documentation, electronic prescribing, and electronic laboratory interface.
Current and maintained CPR and First Aid Certification.
In collaboration with Medical Director and admissions coordinator, determine appropriateness of admission for patients based on assessment and/or ASAM Criteria, and reported pre-existing/current medical conditions.
Works collaboratively with Medical Director and treatment team to complete needs assessment with all patients on the day of admission, throughout treatment and at discharge. Use EHR to document medical and psychiatric findings and establish plan of care to be assessed on an ongoing basis (RN only).
RN only).
Coordinate psychiatric exams, if applicable, within 24 hours of admission (RN only).
Assist Residential Clinicians in transferring patient's medical and psychiatric needs upon discharge.
Coordinate with PAP office to ensure new clients are signed up.
Order, stock and reconcile the medication cabinets and order OTC medications and medical supplies.
Ensure compliance with the Health Department, OBH, Signal and OSHA regulations.
Perform routine medical procedures (blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, breathalyzer, urine drug testing, urine pregnancy testing, finger stick glucose testing, etc).
Collaborate with local public health departments in education and harm reduction initiatives from substance use (may include needle exchange, HIV, HEP B and C, TB and STI testing).
Collaborate with the Jefferson Center nursing team and other center teams, as needed.
Identify risk factors for suicide, homicidal and/or grave disability. As appropriate, complete involuntary mental health holds (27-65) according to Center protocol.
Work collaboratively with others to innovate and problem solve – especially within your field of expertise.
Preform: EHR documented history, physical and mental assessments including a plan of care for patients on the day of admission and as needed throughout their treatment episode; Individual patient and group education regarding basic medical information; Assistance for the milieu staff to evaluate a patient's medical needs; Emergency Procedures: CPR, First Aid, Narcan, Epi Pen, AED Use; Evaluations to determine emergent or urgent acute patient needs, including, but not limited to, a(an): Life-threatening event; Acute psychiatric episode; Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication)

In the event of a staffing crisis or emergency, the employee may need to be deployed to another unit / team, whether working with adults or youth, within Jefferson Center for which they are qualified and credentialed, as determined by leadership. Staff may be assigned to support different teams or departments to address client needs while remaining within the scope of their professional licensure and credentialing.
Attend mandatory in-services and comply with individualized training plan for your role, as applicable.
Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Report high risk/problem cases and utilize a problem-solving approach as well as feedback provided during supervision.
Communicating directly with the Program Coordinator and Program Manager in collaboration for co-supervision with the Nursing Manager and the Medical Director regarding patient care
Attend nursing meetings as scheduled.
Work with patients to coordinate internal and external medical and psychiatric care.
Maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with patients, staff, and community partners.
Timely responses (within 24 working hours unless indicated as urgent) to phone calls, e-mails, and other requests.
Volunteer to work on Center wide committees and/or task forces as requested by your leadership team.
Salary Grade 12 (LPN): $62,920 to $67,496*
Salary Grade 15 (RN): $74,030 to $94,270*
HIRING BONUS: $2,500 one-month anniversary, $2,500 6-month anniversary, $2,500 1-year anniversary ($7,500 total)
Additional Salary & Bonus Information*: The salary range above includes a 10% differential for working with youth in a 24/7 residential setting. The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Based on full time (40 hours/week).