Psychiatry Licensed Practical Nurse

988 Lifeline; Somerset, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks paid leave

Free onsite primary care clinic

Health, Vision and Dental insurance

CEU opportunities

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

KRS Pension Plan and 401K

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

New Vista is seeking a Psychiatry Licensed Practical Nurse in Somerset, KY, to collaborate with a Psychiatrist and Medical Director on monthly medication assessments and documentation. You will prepare assessments, maintain ILP records, and ensure accurate uploads to Meditech, while coordinating with guardians for signed consents.

The role requires KY LPN licensure, background checks, and a commitment to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• LPN diploma and active license in KY or compact state
• Ability to meet criminal background and drug screening standards
• Experience in behavioral health is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with Psychiatrist and Medical Director to update monthly medication assessments
• Prepare ILP related documentation and monthly CSR for nurse practitioners
• Upload assessments into Meditech and ensure guardian consents are signed and stored
• Attend monthly meetings and weekly psychiatric reviews, noting medication changes

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

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Psychiatry Licensed Practical Nurse

Regular Full Time D Care Professional Somerset, KY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 6334

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

The Psychiatry LPN will work directly with the Psychiatrist and Medical Director to ensure all clients and new admissions have continued and updated monthly assessments for medications. Prepare Assessment documents that are due each month. Keeping track of the ILP and notifying the psychiatrist. Upload assessments into Meditech each month. Attend monthly meetings, weekly psychiatric reviews, document any changes in medications and email the team. They will obtain and maintain signed consents from the guardian and upload that information into Meditech and X drive. They will prepare CSR’s for the nurse practitioners and Medical Director monthly.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse diploma
• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a state Nursing Board in the “Compact State Agreement”
• Ability to meet criminal background, drug screening standards

Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing an industry leading incentive and benefits package:

• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience
• 7 weeks paid leave time in your first year
• FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.