WellLife Network is seeking Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Smithtown Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.
ACT is team-based treatment model that provides multidisciplinary, flexible treatment and support to people with severe mental illness.
WHO YOU ARE: A clinical staff member who, in addition to performing routine team duties, has lead responsibility for evaluating the needs of assigned consumers for treatment; supervises and renders general nursing care (e.g., administers injections and medications) on an on-going basis. Provide psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment, and development, maintenance, and supervision of medication and psychiatric treatment.
SOME ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist the prescriber on the team with assessment of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.
- Complete nursing assessment within 30 days of admission and yearly thereafter.
- Collaborate with the treatment team in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationships.
- Perform individual, group and family supportive therapy and illness education in the process of carrying out the tasks above.
- Transcribes the prescriber’s medication orders; administers prescribed injections and medications as needed. Observes consumer, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies current prescriber of consumer’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Monitor and draw labs for clients as needed.
- Instructs consumers about daily medications (e.g., names of drugs, dosages, interactions, benefits). Reviews medication record of each consumer for potential adverse reactions, allergies, interactions, and contraindications on a monthly basis.
- Advise the prescriber of any medication errors and suggests changes.
- Records vital statistics and other pertinent data on consumers; maintains records of same.
- Maintains the medication administration record on a daily basis.
- Takes temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine progress of consumers.
- Liaisons with physician, dietitians, hospitals, pharmacies, and the consumer’s family on all health situations.
- Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed
Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse, registered, and at least one year of experience working with the mentally ill.
- Clinical supervisory experience is desirable.
- A clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
- Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of group dynamics required
- Valid New York State driver’s license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Generous Employee Referral Program
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the team and clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.25 - $33.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
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Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person