Licensed Practical Nurse

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the first day of employment. We will offer the COVID-19 vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers. SERVICE AREA: Behavioral Health PROGRAM: Interim House West JOB OVERVIEW: Assist the RN Health Care Coordinator in performing comprehensive physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to restoration of life and well-being. ROLE TYPE: Part-time, 32 hours per week RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist the RN Health Care Coordinator in performing comprehensive physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to restoration of life and well-being. * Assist the nurse with the completion of initial client medical history assessments to include the provision of phlebotomy services in the collection of admission blood work. * Assist the nurse in the coordination of all client medical services external to the residential program. * Assist the nurse with making referrals for clients needing further assessment or management of episodic and/or chronic health problems. * Assist the nurse with follow-through for client medical appointments * Maintain medical records for clients. * Coordinate the client's medical needs and significant diagnoses and treatment with the client's primary therapist and facility psychiatrist. * Assist with the coordination of client prescriptions with the pharmacy and mark the client's Medical Assistance number on the back of all prescriptions before sending them to the pharmacy. * Under the direction of the nurse, follow up on health problems and health assessments on the evening shift. * Maintain standard precautions among staff and residents. * Be familiar with the Welcome Aboard Manual and enforce program guidelines and rules. * Enhance, update, and remain current with educational advances within discipline and field. REQUIREMENTS: Must be certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.