Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
Performs all dispensary and medical tasks necessary for the operation of a behavioral health clinic; assists in counseling groups; orients trains and directs the work of other LPNs.
DUTIES
Performs dispensary functions as assigned. Performs necessary injections.
Performs basic nursing functions such as taking blood pressure and completing medicalhistory forms.
Maintains accurate records on client dosage attendance and relevant side effects; maintains and updates the medical treatment follow-up file on all clients.
May perform initial assessment and evaluation of clients.
May participate in the development of treatment plans through data gathering and observations.
May provide clinical outpatient and/or in-patient treatment including crisis intervention to individualsfamilies and groups.
May participate in case management services for clients including development of treatment plans follow-up and closure.
May perform urine monitoring as required.
Assists physician in examinations evaluations and record keeping. May set up med clinics.
Participates in team meetings; communicates information on client dosagephysical problems and relevant behavior.
Attends and participates in in-service training sessions. May present sessions as needed.
Maintains dispensary pharmacy and examination room in acceptable sanitary condition.
May make home jail and LARC visits as required.
Coordinates with pharmacist as necessary for assembling doses for dispensing.
May draw laboratory samples and facilitates follow up medical treatment.
Serves as client advocate with community agencies as appropriate.
May transport and assist clients for various testing and treatment in hospital or clinic/laboratory setting
May serve as staff liaison with hospitalized clients
May provide med education for staff and clients
May schedule nurse rotation on a monthly basis
May direct the work of other LPNs and may function as unit supervisor in his/her absence.
Assists behavioral health providers as needed.
Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework. This includes: 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently; 4)assist persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.
An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Perform safely means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable. accommodation as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOCs regulations 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r).
Performs related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
AZ LPN license
Knowledge of various treatment modalities.
Skill in assessment procedures therapeutic treatment and case management practices including follow-up and closure.
Demonstrated skill in providing counseling to groups.
Academic and/or experiential knowledge of treatment services for special populations.
Knowledge of and ability to work with SMI addictive dually diagnosed populations and/or other difficult client populations.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a treatment team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Some knowledge of administrative management and supervisory practices.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Availability to work evening and weekend hours
Physical Exam TB Skin test CPR and Fingerprinting is required
We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.
Medical dental vision insurance.
Flexible spending Accounts
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403b retirement account
Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
15 days of PTO in the first 2 years increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term & Long-term Disability.
Bereavement Leave
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La Frontera Arizona Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term condition or privilege of employment with regards to race color national origin age ancestry religion disability sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status familial status or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.
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Required Experience:
IC
