SCOPE OF ROLE:

A Licensed Practical Nurse is a medical professional who plans and manages client care according to each individual's needs. They interview clients and record their medical history and physical conditions like blood pressure or temperature while obtaining vital signs. LPN observes patients' health, medical and physical history.  LPN on ACT Teams support the Registered nurse with field visits, administering injections, medical education, delivery of oral medications and monitoring medication room.  The LPN assesses, monitors, and ensures access to coordinated medical and mental health services as part of an Assertive Community Treatment team.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Skills

• Administer intramuscular injections and/or supply medications to consumers as prescribed by psychiatrist.
• Meet with all consumers in the community on an ongoing basis to monitor health and to monitor and assess consumer progression/regression in behavior and/or appearance.
• Meet with consumers with unstable medical or mental health status more often. 
• Work with consumers in filling prescriptions and coordinating appointments as needed.
• Refer consumers to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff. 
• Meeting with consumers both in person and via telehealth visits.
• Provide feedback and support to staff during morning meeting regarding clients needs and issues.
• Available by cell phone for emergency consultation/crisis intervention

Data and Accountability

• Completing Progress notes in a time fashion.
• Maintain nursing and health related data entry into EHR
• Assess medical care needs and other services to support wellness
• Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health wellness
• Review and audit medication management procedures
• Administer IM’s.
• Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records
• Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and reports findings to Team
• Contribute to effective medication management procedures with the RN and program psychiatrist
• Assist the RN and psychiatrist in the coordination of medical care
• Support the RN to ensure all consumers have primary care providers and receive annual physical and dental examinations
• Provide individual health counseling as needed

Compliance

• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
• Participates in team meetings, in-service trainings, and in compliance with all online required trainings.
• Maintains good status in regard to completion of in-service and online trainings.

Operations

• Assist full time Registered Nurse
• Record keeping as per agency regulations
• Copes adequately with stress on the job.
• Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines.  Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively.  Uses resources wisely.

External Relations

• Maintain relationships with outpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree or Associates in Nursing, NY Licensed

·         Experience in the Mental Health service field preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.