LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LPN, FULL-TIME (MENTAL HEALTH)

Spectrum Health & Human ServicesSpectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.Full-time: Float position to various sites. Provides medical care to the Agency's behavioral health programs. Duties are in keeping within scope of practice which include interviewing individuals to screen for medical problems, health monitoring, injections and education, along with coordinating referrals for follow-up with medical offices. Duties also include individual and group services regarding the relationship between health and behavioral health issues.Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activitiesDemonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of supportsUnderstands and follows agency policies, procedures and protocolsPerforms general professional nursing duties including medical observation and gathering relevant medical data and history, injections, gathering and reviewing of labs and medical reports received, pharmacy questions, etc. Reviews with RN, psychiatrist/NP and pharmacy/lab as necessary and responds accordinglyResponds to all site medical crises including first aid, CPR, AED, etc.Will be cross trained to work in all addiction and mental health clinics across Spectrum Health.Completes appropriate and timely documentationCollects data and provides evidence-based education based on individual needsResponsible for maintaining syringe counts, medications and medical waste/waste pickup in accordance with agency policyCollaborates with the nursing team, pharmacies and individuals to resolve medication issuesAssists individuals in making linkages and providing appropriate referralsTravel to other sites within the agency to help with coverage will be expected as neededPerforms other duties as assigned.Qualified to provide medical services such as conducting medical history review, obtaining basic vital signs and providing injectable medications to individualsSkilled in providing education regarding medical/medication issues.Skilled in use of Cerner MillenniumDemonstrated skill in relating to populations served with respect, accuracy and timeliness.Education Requirements:Educational qualifications must match regulatory requirements to perform medical servicesMust be a licensed practical nurseExperience:Experience must match regulatory requirementsMust have experience in providing medical services to individuals with behavioral health needsMinimum one year experience preferredMust possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.