LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

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Office Based locations:
Madison, Tennessee time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-030546

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

**** SUMMARY OF POSITION
** Functions as staff LPN utilizing the nursing process with performing comprehensive psychiatric /mental health assessments. Evaluates mental status and refers clients to other treatment providers when necessary. Assumes primary responsibility and accountability for ones nursing practices as defined in the state specific Code of Nursing Practice, as it pertains to a licensed practical nurse and functions under the supervision of an RN or physician.
** NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO ON-CALL!
**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs comprehensive psychiatric /mental health assessments, evaluates mental status and refers to other treatment providers when necessary.
* Monitors changes in health status, including but not limited to vital signs, weights, nutritional status and disease states.
* Administers and monitors medications as ordered.  Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects and compliance.  May perform assessments for any side effects/EPS.
* Provides phone triage and addresses medication issues with consumer when necessary.  Provides proper education and guidance as necessary.  Assists patients with accessing medications including obtaining prior authorizations and accessing prescription assistance programs.
* Provides healthcare education to clients and/or families or staff as assigned.
* Provides CLIA Waived laboratory testing as ordered. Maintains CLIA waived laboratory environment including Quality Control testing and documentation. Monitors received laboratory values and reports abnormal values as required.
** Phlebotomy required.
*** Provides employee health services as directed, including annual influenza vaccination clinics and staff TB skin testing.
* Works in collaboration with other members of the treatment team and in collaboration with external health care providers as necessary. Nurses may provide direct physical supervision to Certified Medical Assistants and delegate tasks in accordance with the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and other applicable regulations.
* Completes clinical documentation within organization’s policy standards.
* Maintains all mandatory trainings up to date.
* May provide assigned residential nursing services as directed.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
** Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff and physicians and function as a valuable member of the treatment team.
** QUALIFICATIONS*
* ** Education Level
*** Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required
** Years of Experience
*** Minimum of six (6) months in psychiatric or equivalent mental health related nursing experience is preferred
** Certification/Licensure
*** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
* CPR-BLS certification required
** Compensation**$25.25 - $27.00 (experience based, post-license)
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – Occasional
** DISCLAIMER
* * The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
** Time Type:
** Full time
** Pay Range:**$0.00--$0.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
* Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* 403b retirement plan with company match
* Paid time off and ten paid holidays
* AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
* Employee Resource Groups
* Continuing…