What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Community Support Services-Behavioral Health position at South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources...?
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
NEW GRADUATE LPN'S ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.. Full-Time. $25.05 per hour. Full-time 40 hours Monday through Friday flexible schedule.
SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INC. (SJBHR), a 501(c) (3) which may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Is a community-based mental health organization dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services since 1984.
SJBHR is currently seeking a full-time LPN to work in our community support services program serving consumers in the community with sever and persistant mental illness.. We offer a robust benefits and time off package.
Under supervision of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Community Support Services LPN provides nursing services and education for the agency’s consumer population enrolled in the Community Support Services (CSS) programs at South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc.
Consumers are provided nursing services via flexible nursing staff schedule
Certifications, Licenses/Registrations
Current New Jersey licensure as an LPN is required.
A valid driver’s license is required. Driver’s abstract must meet insurance carrier’s requirements.
Education and/Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
Mental health experience is preferred.
Provides a minimum of 5 hours daily of direct face to face nursing and/or mental health rehabilitation services to consumers according to the consumer’s individual rehabilitation plan, and documents observations, information and services provided.
Assess the medical needs of each consumer and coordinate care with treating provider
Provides medication administration and education to consumers, monitors consumer side effects and reports any problematic reactions to supervisor/treating physician
Provides consumers education regarding medication and other health related issues. Provides family education.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative documentation of all consumer interaction and corresponding follow-up activity in accordance with CSS documentation standards.
Provides monthly clinical record audits.
Reviews labs and medical records. Reports abnormal findings to their supervisor and ordering physician.
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