Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN

Licensed Practical Nurse

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SERVICE AREA : Behavioral Health

PROGRAM : Interim House West

JOB OVERVIEW :

Assist the RN Health Care Coordinator in performing comprehensive physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to restoration of life and well-being.

ROLE TYPE : Part-time, 32 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the RN Health Care Coordinator in performing comprehensive physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to restoration of life and well-being.
• Assist the nurse with the completion of initial client medical history assessments to include the provision of phlebotomy services in the collection of admission blood work.
• Assist the nurse in the coordination of all client medical services external to the residential program.
• Assist the nurse with making referrals for clients needing further assessment or management of episodic and / or chronic health problems.
• Assist the nurse with follow-through for client medical appointments
• Maintain medical records for clients.
• Coordinate the client's medical needs and significant diagnoses and treatment with the client's primary therapist and facility psychiatrist.
• Assist with the coordination of client prescriptions with the pharmacy and mark the client's Medical Assistance number on the back of all prescriptions before sending them to the pharmacy.
• Under the direction of the nurse, follow up on health problems and health assessments on the evening shift.
• Maintain standard precautions among staff and residents.
• Be familiar with the Welcome Aboard Manual and enforce program guidelines and rules.
• Enhance, update, and remain current with educational advances within discipline and field.

REQUIREMENTS : Must be certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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