CAT​/OnTrack LPN​/Lakeland, FL​/TF

This member is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, and providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the CAT/OnTrack psychiatrist/APRN.

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Adhere to all PRC policies and Code of Conduct standards and at all times exhibit all PRC’s Core Values
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, consumers, and vendors
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program’s dress code standards
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene
• Document client progress to maintain permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings on days assigned to work
• Under direction of CAT/OnTrack psychiatrist/ARNP, evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects; and arrange for required lab work according to protocol.
• Under direction of CAT/OnTrack psychiatrist/ARNP, organize and manage the system of assisting client with getting medications and integrating medication administration tightly into clients’ individual treatment plans, facilitate medication refills, complete prior authorizations for prescribed medications
• Educate the client and/or guardian about appropriate medication management
• Under direction of CAT/OnTrack psychiatrist/ARNP, manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
• Communicate with pharmacies regarding authorizations/refill requests/availability of medications
• When needed, assist families in setting up medication boxes, organizing medication, and proper disposal of discontinued medication (This may be done in the office or in the home)
• Complete paperwork required for clients to receive medication at school and communicate with school nursing staff regarding any changes
• In collaboration with CAT/OnTrack psychiatrist/ARNP, coordinate, schedule, and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment.
• Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. Completion of continuing medical education as required for licensure in the State of Florida.

Experience:

Prefer at least one year of experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting.

Certifications:

Active current LPN Florida Nursing license in good standing required.

• Employee must meet all requirements for credentialing within Peace River Center
• Complete all PRC required trainings
• Complete all Nursing contact hours required for license renewal
• Attend all PRC clinical and administrative functions deemed appropriate by supervisor

• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, CMHC and Internet, EHR
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; good organizational skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control
• Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers
• Ability to prioritize work load and multi‑tasking when needed
• Understanding of OSHA standards (Occupational Safety Health Administration) in the workplace and PRC Biomedical waste plan
• Knowledge of medical terminology, psychotropic medications,…