SUMMARY

The LPN Evaluates clients for psychiatric illness, diagnosis, and initiate treatment. Provide medication management for assigned clients based upon approved protocols. Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Attending medical management staff meetings and mandatory staff training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of Background, MVR and DFWP screenings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

This Licensed Practical Nurse position requires graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing and a valid Florida Nursing License. Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be licensed as an LPN in the State of Florida.

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if the position requires you to drive company vehicle and/or use personal vehicle for business. Complete State of Florida mandatory level 2 background screening prior to start of employment if direct contact with children/adolescents, vulnerable adults, or the developmentally disabled may be involved. Complete Mandatory training, CPR\First Aid and HIV/AIDS training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides case management for an assigned group of clients, conducts comprehensive assessments, completes nursing assessments, consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process, documents services, participates in daily staff meetings, participates in all services provided by the FACT Team.

• Takes a lead role with the FACT Nursing Staff.

• Takes a lead role on the Team for medical resourcing and coordination in the community.

• Provides on-call crisis intervention on a rotating monthly schedule.

• Takes the lead role and participates in medication administration and medical services.

• Arranges and coordinates lab work.

• Coordinates scheduling.

• Administers injections.

• Manages medications and samples.

• Provides general nursing services in the clinic and in the field such as wound care and medical evaluations.

• Obtains Prior Authorizations (PA) through insurance companies in a timely manner to ensure medical continuity of care.

• Coordinates with agency Pharmacy staff, FACT Team Staff, Laboratory services, and Drug Representatives to ensure timely delivery of medications.

• Manages biohazard waste control for the department.

• Schedules psych appointments, makes referrals and coordinates with community medical providers.

• Abides by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.

• Works cooperatively in a group/team setting.

• Shows respect to others.

• Takes guidance and direction from supervisors.

• Arrives/Reports to work on time and ready to work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to perform some duties in the community where the individual's are living, employed, or attending school/training.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PROFESSION:

• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

• The ability to comply with all federal, state, and local laws at all times.

• The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

• The ability to comply with HIPAA requirements for protected healthcare information.

• The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.

• The ability to comply with the code of conduct and ethics and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

What We Offer You:

• Health Insurance: 85% company-paid for employee portion

• Dental & Vision Coverage

• 401k Match: 50% up to 6%

• Retention Bonus: Up to $1,750 in your first year - plus annual tenure bonuses!

• Generous PTO:

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Monthly vacation & sick leave accrual

• One Floating Holiday every year

• Career Growth: Access to our Aspiring Leaders Program

• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values you