Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Behavioral Health Services North Inc; Morrisonville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services North Inc in Morrisonville, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time shifts. You will provide health screening, coordinate referrals with prescribers, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support the whole-person care model.

Typical schedule includes Monday 7:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am-3:30pm, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• CPR-certified.
• Experience providing direct clinical service to the population served is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and organize tasks.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team across disciplines and programs.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and diagnoses.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medication as prescribed by the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner.
• Administers injectable medication per prescriber’s order.
• Provides health monitoring and PROS Health Assessments.
• Participates in development, writing and execution of the treatment plan.
• Reviews health screening and makes recommendations.
• Educates recipients/staff on medical issues/medication.
• Ensures security and inventory of medications and nursing supplies.
• Fulfills prior authorization requests for medications.
• Resolves crisis interventions as needed, including offsite in the community.
• Communicates reports and lab results to PCPs.

Skills

CPR certified

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Psychiatric knowledge

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Morrisonville, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2310

Salary Range: $26.62 To $28.85 Hourly

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:
As an LPN you will provide health screening, coordination of health referrals, and work in close collaboration with prescribers and staff.

Monday 7:30am-3:30pm

Tuesday 7:30am-3:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

*Times may be able to be flexed a little*

What your day might look like:

• Dispenses medication as prescribed by the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner
• Administers injectable medication per prescriber’s order
• Provides health monitoring and PROS Health Assessments
• Participates in the development, writing and execution of the treatment plan
• Reviews health screening and makes appropriate recommendations
• Educates recipients/staff regarding pertinent medical issues/medication
• Ensures the security and inventory of all medications and nursing supplies
• Prints prescriber schedules and various reports for prescribers as needed
• Fulfills prior authorization requests for medications
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed, including offsite in the community
• Forwards reports, labs, notes to PCPs as requested
• Processes incoming triage calls and prepare for prescriber’s review
• Utilizes electronic health record system for all patient documentation
• Assists with orientation of new nursing staff
• Conducts urine drug screenings in accordance with agency policies
• Initiates tobacco cessation interventions when indicated
• Attends department meetings and trainings as required
• Performs other duties as assigned within context of job description

Your skills and qualifications:

• CPR-certified
• Experience providing direct clinical service to the population served by the assigned clinical program is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively as well as to organize tasks
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team until collaborate across disciplines and programs
• Broad clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric diagnosis
• Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.