LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Part Time Position for LPN

CHS has an immediate opening in our Fulton, MO location part-time (15-20 hours) LPN.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides education, medication management and administration, basic medical evaluation, and emergency medical services to consumers; maintains required medical and medication documentation; and assists the psychiatric provider in ordering medications and laboratory tests and distribution of documentation.

MAJOR JOB ELEMENTS:

· Meet with consumers regarding medical concerns and discussing possible solutions.

· Insure clinical excellence of medical services such as annual evaluations, AIMS, and medication management provided by the agency to consumers.

· Fill Medication Boxes and take meds to consumer’s homes as needed. Discuss med changes with RCF providers, guardians, and family members when applicable.

· Provide training to staff on infection control, risk management and other area as needed.

· Oversee the triage of medical conditions that occur during treatment including arrange for medical appointments and conferring with the attending physician as necessary or acquiring medical services when prudent.

· Manage medical emergencies such as accidental injuries, drug reactions, seizures.

· Monitor labs, review charts and ensure that follow up is conducted as directed.

· Review prescription and over-the-counter medication requirements with consumers, clarify and instruct on usage, oversee self-administration of medication. Provide general oversight of reviewing prescription and over-the-counter medication requirements with consumers.

· Other duties as assigned by the doctor/Clinical Director or CEO.

· Responsible for assuring compliance with CHS code of conduct in an effort to maintain the ethical integrity of the agency as a whole when dealing with client issues.

· Ensure that quality standards are met and that the medical management of the consumers is documented in the medical record in a timely fashion in accordance with CHS policies and quality assurance standards. Make notes specific in order to meet DMH standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current nursing license in the state of Missouri.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person