Psychiatric LPN — Behavioral Health Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Augusta (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywood Recovery Center, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., in Augusta, MI, seeks an LPN to provide nursing support in a residential psychiatry setting. The role involves medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Michigan LPN license and relevant experience are required. Responsibilities include initial assessments, MAR preparation, drug screen coordination, and participation in weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Unencumbered State of Michigan LPN license.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in psychology/psychiatry or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes medical screening and/or assessment of new patients immediately upon admission according to level of care procedures.
• Monitors medication process for individuals living in residential facilities including supervision of medication distribution, supervising self-administration process.
• Prepares Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Provides on-going patient education (group and individual) regarding medications.
• Implements and monitors procedures for random urine drug screens to ensure that each individual is screened as appropriate.
• Participates in weekly staff and clinical meetings.
• Cross-trains and supports other areas as needed or requested by supervisor.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan LPN license

3 years in psychology/psychiatry or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Skywood Recovery Center, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., in Augusta, MI, seeks an LPN to provide nursing support in a residential psychiatry setting. The role involves medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Michigan LPN license and relevant experience are required. Responsibilities include initial assessments, MAR preparation, drug screen coordination, and participation in weekly meetings.