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Req ID : 1961777

About the Company

This company focused on healthcare / medical industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment of participants to identify their goals and needs.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary service plan in collaboration with the participant, team, and others at the participant's request.
  • Under the direction of the RN supervisor and prescriber, develop, revise, maintain, and monitor team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment, including administering, monitoring, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the prescriber.
  • Monitor and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol.
  • Conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses to prescribed psychotropic medications, and complications and side effects.
  • Triage medical complaints with RN supervisor and/or prescriber.
  • Educate participants regarding medications.
  • Provide behavioral health care with respect for individual confidentiality, safety, and self-determination.
  • Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures.
  • Participate in the implementation of agency tracking systems and chart audit procedures.
  • Seek supervisory or collegial assistance with follow-through or methodology if problems with documentation quality or timeliness persist.
  • Independently identify program needs and take responsibility for realizing those needs through collective processes.
  • Actively contribute to program development by participating in agency meetings, serving on working committees, and undertaking agreed-upon independent projects for the improvement of the agency and enhancement of services.
  • Ensure own professional development and maintain licensure and/or certification requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must possess an Associates degree in nursing.
  • Must hold a current WA state LPN license.
  • Current CPR and First Aid and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
  • At least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting, with involuntary services experience preferred.
  • Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
  • Be willing to seek to understand each individual's unique circumstances, personal preferences, and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help individuals regain a sense of control.
  • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships and individual choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity.
  • Interest or experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs.
  • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for individuals.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively with individuals displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors and demonstrated knowledge regarding the management of challenging behaviors.
  • Competency in adult psychopathology and pharmacology; clinical treatments of dual diagnosis clients and of substance use and addictions, individual crisis intervention and psychotherapy; professional ethics, and individual rights.
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills, maintain great attendance, and work well with others in a team setting.
  • This position requires shift work and the ability to work within a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Skills : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Accounting & Auditing

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