LPN-CCSU

Company: WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE(Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit)WORK SITE: Suffolk, VirginiaWORK HOURS: Hours Vary to include nights & weekendsGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Implement Nursing and Care Management Services across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating) in a Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit. Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to, implementing and maintaining Individual Service Plans; conducting on-going physical and mental assessments; maintaining accurate consumer records, monitoring consumer safety; supervising and monitoring individual medical treatment programs; responsible for administration and delivery of consumers' prescribed medication as needed. May include administration of IM medication and dispensing sample medications. Basic phlebotomy skills necessary in event that substitution in medical clinic is needed and laboratory test is ordered; monitor medication compliance, side effects, contraindications, and drug reactions; assess consumer's vital signs, height, weight, medication compliance, possible side effects, and obtain AIMS score or laboratory tests as ordered by physician; complete PA (prior authorizations) and patient assistance for consumer's psychiatric medication needs. Compliance with agency policies and procedures, and adhere to all relevant local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirements.REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program; current Virginia unrestricted LPN License; 1-year LPN work experience in a mental health program or similar setting; CPR certification and other mandatory trainings; valid driver's license with acceptable DMV record; proficiency in Microsoft Office/Outlook, Excel & Word.CLOSING DATE: Open until filledImplementing and maintaining Individual Service Plans.Conducting on-going physical and mental assessments.Maintaining accurate consumer records.Monitoring consumer safety.Supervising and monitoring individual medical treatment programs.Monitoring and education regarding medication compliance and side effects.Complying with agency policies and procedures.Adhering to all relevant local, state, federal legal, and regulatory requirements.

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