Licensed Practical Nurse

CHILDRENS CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHILDRENS CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER INC is seeking an LPN nurse to support crisis and behavioral health care for children in Philadelphia. The role involves medication management, assessments, and family education within a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities include collaborating with psychiatrists, maintaining medication records, obtaining prior authorizations, and coordinating with pharmacies. CPR/First Aid certification and an active PA license are required; bilingual skills are

Qualifications

• LPN license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• License to dispense controlled and legend drugs required.
• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices and techniques.
• Minimum one year in child/adolescent addictions or mental health nursing.
• At least one year of trauma-informed care experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinicians to support treatment and medication management.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor client health status.
• Meet with families to obtain medical information including medications and history.
• Educate families on medications and health conditions.
• Dispense prescribed controlled and legend drugs as required.
• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications as necessary.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for timely prescription fulfillment.
• Track lab results and communicate findings to the clinical team and family.
• Serve as liaison between families, providers, and external medical partners.
• Support crisis intervention and administer first aid as needed.
• Facilitate acquisition of health records and reports.
• Educate clients and parents/caregivers on health-related issues through meetings.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings and inter-agency meetings as appropriate.
• Attend bi-weekly nurses’ meetings and state CBH trainings.

Skills

Trauma-informed nursing

Bilingual

MS Office

ECR systems

Education

LPN license (PA)

License to dispense controlled substances

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

ECR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125

Position Type: Full Time:

At Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC), our staff is dedicated to addressing the impact of childhood traumatic events and other challenges. The Nurse serves the health care needs of children presenting with crisis and behavioral health issues in a trauma-informed manner.

Summary of Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinicians to support treatment and medication management of clients
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor client health status
• Meet with family and obtain medical information of child including medication, allergies, history of hospitalizations, etc.
• Provide education to families and caregivers regarding medications and health conditions
• Dispense prescribed controlled and legend drugs, medications and other controlled substances as required
• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications as necessary
• Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure timely and accurate prescription fulfillment
• Track and follow up on lab results, communicating findings to the clinical team and family
• Serve as liaison between families, providers and external medical partners
• Support crisis intervention and administer first aid care as needed to CCTC clients
• Facilitate acquisition and dissemination of required health records and reports
• Educate and advise clients and their parents/caregivers on pertinent and health-related issues through meetings and correspondence
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings and in inter-agency meetings, as appropriate
• Attend bi-weekly nurses’ meetings
• Attends in-service and training meetings as assigned and in accordance with state and CBH regulations

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• License to dispense prescribed controlled and legend drugs and other controlled substances required.
• Must have knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of Nursing care
• Minimum of one year’s experience in child or adolescent addictions or mental health nursing, or in or community health care setting.
• At least one year’s experience with trauma-informed care in child behavioral health settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Bilingual preferred

Technical/Computer Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Proficient in handling office equipment (faxes, copiers, scanners)
• Working knowledge of ECR systems