Licensed Practical Nurse

A Licensed Practical Nurse is a medical professional who plans and manages client care according to each individual's needs. They interview clients and record their medical history and physical conditions like blood pressure or temperature while obtaining vital signs. LPN observes patients' health, medical and physical history. LPN on ACT Teams support the Registered nurse with field visits, administering injections, medical education, delivery of oral medications and monitoring medication room. The LPN assesses, monitors, and ensures access to coordinated medical and mental health services as part of an Assertive Community Treatment team.

Essential

DUTIES &

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills Administer intramuscular injections and/or supply medications to consumers as prescribed by psychiatrist. Meet with all consumers in the community on an ongoing basis to monitor health and to monitor and assess consumer progression/regression in behavior and/or appearance. Meet with consumers with unstable medical or mental health status more often. Work with consumers in filling prescriptions and coordinating appointments as needed. Refer consumers to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff. Meeting with consumers both in person and via telehealth visits. Provide feedback and support to staff during morning meeting regarding clients needs and issues. Available by cell phone for emergency consultation/crisis intervention Data and Accountability Completing Progress notes in a time fashion. Maintain nursing and health related data entry into EHR Assess medical care needs and other services to support wellness Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health wellness Review and audit medication management procedures Administer IM’s. Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and reports findings to Team Contribute to effective medication management procedures with the RN and program psychiatrist Assist the RN and psychiatrist in the coordination of medical care Support the RN to ensure all consumers have primary care providers and receive annual physical and dental examinations Provide individual health counseling as needed Compliance Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation. Participates in team meetings, in-service trainings, and in compliance with all online required trainings. Maintains good status in regard to completion of in-service and online trainings. Operations Assist full time Registered Nurse Record keeping as per agency regulations Copes adequately with stress on the job. Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines. Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively. Uses resources wisely. External Relations Maintain relationships with outpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services. Performs other related work as assigned.