LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Location : 326 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca

Knowledge and demonstration of Agency Core Values in all day-to-day activities. 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.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of supports
• Understands and follows agency policies, procedures and protocols
• Performs 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 accordingly
• Responds 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 documentation
• Collects data and provides evidence-based education based on individual needs
• Responsible for maintaining syringe counts, medications and medical waste / waste pickup in accordance with agency policy
• Collaborates with the nursing team, pharmacies and individuals to resolve medication issues
• Assists individuals in making linkages and providing appropriate referrals
• Travel to other sites within the agency to help with coverage will be expected as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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