Behavioral Health RN/LPN/CMA

CommWell Health; Salemburg (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CommWell Health is seeking a Behavioral Health RN/LPN/CMA to provide patient care services in Salemburg. This role involves working closely with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality nursing care, including vital signs monitoring and assisting with examinations. The successful candidate will hold a current NC LPN license and a BLS certification, playing a crucial part in ensuring patient wellbeing and adherence to healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• LPN with current NC license required.
• BLS certification necessary.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial patient work-up including vital signs and specimen collection.
• Conducts patient care and assists during examinations.
• Documents patient care accurately in records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current NC license

BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

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• Responsible for the initial work-up of patients. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining heights and weights and obtaining urine specimens, hemoglobin, blood sugars and lead levels by capillary puncture, as needed.
• Responsible for the correct recording of this data in the patient charts.
• Assists in preparing the patient for examination by provider, assists during the examination as needed.
• Assists in cleaning and sterilizing instruments used in the clinic, assuring labeling as to expiration dates and checking status if needed.
• Assists in the general maintenance and disinfection of the patient examination rooms, work-up area and equipment.
• Participates in staff conferences/meetings/huddles.
• Participates in other related activities affecting the clinic program, such as health fairs as needed.
• Assists with venipuncture, audiometry exams, EKG’s, Snellen’s, breathalyzer, rapid drug screens, and any other tasks as ordered by provider.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients in conformance with nursing techniques and procedures as stated in Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participates in reviewing/revising medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance and pill count on residential clients.
• Carries out patient's plan of care within health center policy, procedures, and legal limitations.
• Follows the established lines of authority and communication.
• Carries out proper procedure for basic life support, fire, disaster, and infection control.
• Actively participates in cost containment by conserving supplies and equipment and initiating patient charges.
• Attends required meetings and participates in in-services and continuing education programs to keep current of trends in nursing care.
• Plans with professional and departmental groups in developing the patient care plan. Uses tact, patience, and understanding when dealing with patients and families.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching plan.
• Documents an accurate and relevant record of patient's care.
• Maintains communication with providers, utilizing providers orders.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided.
• Implements the outlined plan of care, consistently, effectively to maintain the patient at the highest achievable level of health.
• Works in collaboration with patients' providers to share information relevant to the patient's changing plan of care, questions and seeks clarification of unclear providers orders.
• Adheres to and enforces health center and nursing policies and procedures relating to the safety of patients and employees.
• Assists admission’s supervisor with intake screenings, referrals and telehealth as needed.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism and implements suggestions and/or goals for improving performance.
• Is aware at all times of conditions of patients assigned and keeps appropriate personnel informed.
• Participates in continuing education seminars on and off-site as feasible.Responsible for promoting the collaboration for the patient’s continuum of care with all members of the PCHH Care Team
• Improves or maintains the patient’s social, behavioral, functional, and physical health status.
• Assists with closing clinical gaps in care and ensure consistent continuity of care
• Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles:
• Daily
• Multidisciplinary
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Details

Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for the initial work-up of patients. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining heights and weights and obtaining urine specimens, hemoglobin, blood sugars and lead levels by capillary puncture, as needed.
• Responsible for the correct recording of this data in the patient charts.
• Assists in preparing the patient for examination by provider, assists during the examination as needed.
• Assists in cleaning and sterilizing instruments used in the clinic, assuring labeling as to expiration dates and checking status if needed.
• Assists in the general maintenance and disinfection of the patient examination rooms, work-up area and equipment.
• Participates in staff conferences/meetings/huddles.
• Participates in other related activities affecting the clinic program, such as health fairs as needed.
• Assists with venipuncture, audiometry exams, EKG’s, Snellen’s, breathalyzer, rapid drug screens, and any other tasks as ordered by provider.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients in conformance with nursing techniques and procedures as stated in Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participates in reviewing/revising medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance and pill count on residential clients.
• Carries out patient's plan of care within health center policy, procedures, and legal limitations.
• Follows the established lines of authority and communication.
• Carries out proper procedure for basic life support, fire, disaster, and infection control.
• Actively participates in cost containment by conserving supplies and equipment and initiating patient charges.
• Attends required meetings and participates in in-services and continuing education programs to keep current of trends in nursing care.
• Plans with professional and departmental groups in developing the patient care plan. Uses tact, patience, and understanding when dealing with patients and families.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching plan.
• Documents an accurate and relevant record of patient's care.
• Maintains communication with providers, utilizing providers orders.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided.
• Implements the outlined plan of care, consistently, effectively to maintain the patient at the highest achievable level of health.
• Works in collaboration with patients' providers to share information relevant to the patient's changing plan of care, questions and seeks clarification of unclear providers orders.
• Adheres to and enforces health center and nursing policies and procedures relating to the safety of patients and employees.
• Assists admission’s supervisor with intake screenings, referrals and telehealth as needed.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism and implements suggestions and/or goals for improving performance.
• Is aware at all times of conditions of patients assigned and keeps appropriate personnel informed.
• Participates in continuing education seminars on and off-site as feasible.Responsible for promoting the collaboration for the patient’s continuum of care with all members of the PCHH Care Team
• Improves or maintains the patient’s social, behavioral, functional, and physical health status.
• Assists with closing clinical gaps in care and ensure consistent continuity of care
• Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles:
• Daily
• Multidisciplinary
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT

• The LPN MAT serves as the primary nursing support for medical providers delivering Medication Assisted Treatment services.
• Provides nursing support and care management services to patients presenting for medication assisted treatment (MAT), including all duties related to patient care, such as rooming, vitals, referrals, patient education, coordinates medication delivery, ensures that required lab work is complete.
• Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education in accordance with MAT Program.
  
  

Required Skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current NC license
• Clean driving record with current NC driver’s license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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