LPN / LVN - Mental Health Residential Treatment Center

Job Description

Montare Behavioral Health recently opened a new Primary Mental Health Residential Treatment Center located in Phoenix Arizona, and we are currently looking for LPN's!

The LPN is responsible for providing a variety of community mental health nursing services which focus on treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Availability, we are currently looking for:

Full Time, Sunday - Tuesday and rotating Wednesdays

12 hour shifts, 7am -7pm

Must be available weekends and holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.

Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.

Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.

Answer patients' questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.

Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.

Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.

Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.

Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.

Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.

Schedules and Transports clients to medical and dental appointments.

Facilitates Health and Wellness groups and documents clients participation.

Qualifications

Attainment of at least 18 years of age.

LPN / LVN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.

Experience working in a psychiatric facility or residential treatment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).