Position Summary:

Active working contributor to an integrated healthcare continuum that provides culturally competent, client centered, effective, coordinated, safe, affordable and accessible chronic and acute behavioral health related services in the community.

Essential Job Functions:

Screen clients from various age groups presenting with mental health, substance abuse, cognitive, functional and medical health needs Completes and records initial and subsequent nursing assessment of each patients physical and mental status according to program protocols using interview, observation skills, and physical assessment techniques and communicates findings verbally and/or via written documentation Assigns acuity levels based on risk stratification methods specified by the organization Provide structure, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other members of the healthcare team Intervene during psychiatric emergencies/patient crisis using evidence based practice strategies Assist in developing positive relationships that support the client in meeting their personal goals Receives and transcribes verbal and written providers orders according to established standards to ensure accurate treatment of patients Offers coaching on medication management Administers medications and carries out physician's orders as prescribed Evaluates therapies and care provided to individuals served Participates in collaborative care team meetings May be a co-team leader with an RN, in any organizational program/project Provide information and/or referrals to resources in the community for increased support and stabilization Act as a liaison between the individual served and external care providers as they transition within the continuum of care Facilitate preventative and restorative health and well-being education in individual, group and community settings Reports to the shift Lead RN Collaborates with the Registered Nurse as appropriate and performs assigned duties and responsibilities within the LPN scope of practice Other relevant duties as assigned. Professional Development Contributes to the development of standards of care related to clinical processes through participation in committees and assigned patient task groups Participates in professional development activities and continuing educational programs to ensure currency in nursing practices and trends Adheres to the Nevada State Board of Nursing rules and regulations that applies the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse Participates in mandatory performance and quality improvement activities