Psychiatric LPN

GHI Gateway Healthcare, Inc.; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an LPN to support high acuity adult behavioral health programs in the nursing department, under supervision of an RN. The role focuses on promoting overall health via screenings and coordinated care, while assisting RNs with caseloads, documentation, and client communication.

The position requires adherence to organizational values and professional standards. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, coordinating with care providers, offering education to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current RI license.
• Preference for LPN with behavioral health experience.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete health screenings (general, mental health, substance use) using standardized tools.
• Coordinate care with primary and specialty providers and maintain timely communication.
• Educate clients and collateral contacts about medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in medical records.

Skills

LPN

Behavioral health experience

Driver's license

CPR training

Education

LPN license Rhode Island

Job description

SUMMARY:

The LPN provides support to Gateway’s high acuity adult programs under the umbrella of Gateway’s nursing department and under supervision of program RN. The position has two primary functions: Promote the overall psychiatric and physical health of clients through screenings and coordination of care with primary and specialty care providers, monitoring targeted health indicators; and Provide support to RNs and other team members in monitoring caseloads and required documentation, communicating with clients and collateral contacts on appointments, medications, lab work, and referrals. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes required screenings for general health, including sleep issues, asthma, oral health, immunizations, tobacco use and exposure, communicable diseases and other infectious diseases
• Completes screenings using standardized tools for substance use and mental health, including SBIRT, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and social determinants of health, contributing information to the person-centered treatment planning process
• As part of the client’s care team, coordinates care with community primary and specialty care providers to support integrated care for clients, maintaining frequent and timely communication
• Provides relevant education to clients and collateral contacts about medical and psychiatric conditions
• Meets with clients and support people in community to perform job responsibilities
• Engages and maintains collaborative, positive relationships with a network of specialized community providers to address needs of population, including nutrition education, physical activities, smoking cessation, health literacy, housing, social and rehabilitative programs, and job training and placement
• Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical record
• Contributes knowledge and expertise to the teams.
• Attends supervision, agency, and team staff meetings as scheduled
• Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings
• Engages in trainings on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population, including motivational interviewing, implementing learned skills in daily interventions
• Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality
• Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses, including severe mental illness
• Knowledge of community resources
• Familiarity with screening/ assessment tools and evidence-based practices relevant to position
• Oral and written communication skills at a proficient level, ensuring effective and professional communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference for an LPN with experience in behavioral health setting
• Valid driver's license and use of car to complete major functions of job
• Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with agency requirements
• CPR training within 30 working days of employment and maintained annually

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Rhode Island

Pay Range: $24.29-$40.07

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: GHI-Pawtucket-101 Bacon Street - 101 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, rotating weekend/holiday 2-3x per year

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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