Nurse (LPN)

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance/

Health Savings Account

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance & Cancer

Accident Insurance & Critical Illness

403b- Retirement Plan

Calm App for medication and mental 健康

Gym membership discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support physicians and the treatment team in providing care to clinic Consumers. The Medical Operations Nurse will assist with assessments, orders, documentation, and patient education.

This full-time role offers Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at 269 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, and requires valid Tennessee LPN license, phlebotomy skills, and cross-training across Medical Operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee LPN license.
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections.
• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessments and prepare consumer for clinic visit.
• Interpret, process, and implement provider’s orders.
• Advocate for consumers and participate in ongoing evaluation of progress.
• Maintain consumer records for medication orders and coordinate pharmacy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provide health education to consumers and families.
• Proficient in electronic health records.
• Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations on a PRN basis.
• Collaborate with community providers for integrated care.
• Follow regulations, policies, and grant requirements.

Skills

LPN license

Phlebotomy skills

Cross-training

Job description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

BENEFITS:

Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• BasicLifeand AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance & Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b- Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts
• Pet Insurance

Job Title:

Nurse (LPN), Metro Nashville

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Operations Nurse (LPN) supports licensed physician or advanced practice nurse, as well as overall treatment team, in providing care to clinic Consumers.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30pm

Location

269 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN 37228

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Nursing assessments and prepare consumer for clinic visit.
2. Interpret, process, and implement provider’s orders.
3. Advocate for consumers and participate in on-going evaluation of consumer’s progress towards treatment goals within the clinic setting.
4. Maintain Perform consumer records for smooth, accurate, and safe implementation of medication orders; including ordering prescribed medications form designated pharmacy for timely dispensing.
5. Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
6. Provides general guidance and health education to individual Consumers and family members.
7. Completes clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
8. Proficient in electronic health record.
9. Conduct assessments with consumers in the community (home, day treatment program, etc.) to provide continuity of care in the physical and/or psychological domain.
10. Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.
11. Work collaboratively with community providers to provide integrated, whole-person care for consumers and address medical and treatment needs.
12. Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedure, policies, standards and/or grant.
13. Take appropriate action to Use de-escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
14. Obtains releases from PCPs, specialists, other treatment facilities, ER visits, and hospitalizations, as needed, for Consumer care.
15. Complete Prior Authorizations and Attestations for treatment medications.
16. Perform rescue functions during emergencies to include administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people to safe locations.
17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
18. Demonstrate professional demeanor in all settings.
19. Demonstrate proficiency in labs, injections, glucometer, UDS testing and pregnancy testing.
20. Remain flexible and positive to changing needs.
21. Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
22. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
23. Follow-up with consumer’s regarding lab results as outlined in company procedures.
24. Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
25. Establish rapport with consumers.
26. Systematically gather data necessary in treatment of consumer.
27. Access and assist with determining the readiness of the individual for treatment and change.
28. Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Tennessee LPN license
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections
• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations

Essential Requirements for the Position:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.