Licensed Practical Nurse - ABX016 - Mon -Fri 9AM -5PM

Job Details

Job Location

ACT Team Bronx - Bronx, NY

Salary Range

$28.85 - $32.69 Hourly

Job Description

About WellLife Network: WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. Recognized as a 2023 top-rated nonprofit, WellLife Network empowers people to overcome life’s challenges and achieve greater independence, well-being, and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive suite of programs spanning mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, housing, and employment support, all grounded in a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Central to our mission is an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within our organization and in the communities we serve. As a trusted community partner, WellLife Network fosters a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their fullest potential.

Position Summary:A clinical staff member who, in addition to performing routine team duties, has lead responsibility for evaluating the needs of assigned consumers for treatment; supervises and renders general nursing care (e.g., administers injections and medications) on an on-going basis. Provide psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment; and development, maintenance, and supervision of medication and psychiatric treatment.

Essential Accountabilities:

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  Assist the prescriber on the team with assessment of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.

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  Complete nursing assessment within 30 days of admission and yearly thereafter.

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  Collaborate with the treatment team in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationships.

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  Perform individual, group and family supportive therapy and illness education in the process of carrying out the tasks above.

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  Transcribes the prescriber’s medication orders; administers prescribed injections and medications as needed. Observes consumer, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies current prescriber of consumer’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

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  Monitor and draw labs for clients as needed.

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  Instructs consumers about daily medications (e.g., names of drugs, dosages, interactions, benefits). Reviews medication record of each consumer for potential adverse reactions, allergies, interactions, and contraindications on a monthly basis.

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  Advise the prescriber of any medication errors and suggests changes.

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  Records vital statistics and other pertinent data on consumers; maintains records of same.

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  Maintains the medication administration record on a daily basis.

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  Takes temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine progress of consumers.

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  Liaisons with physician, dietitians, hospitals, pharmacies, and the consumer’s family on all health situations.

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  Utilize the agency vehicle to conduct visits, escort consumers to appointments, transport food or goods for the consumers home or program sponsored activity.

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  Responsible for input into CAIRS upon admission, bi-annually and discharge.

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  Act as a clinical liaison between the team and outside entities.

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  Document any progress notes in EHR within 48 hours of all client and collateral contacts.

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  Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion and remain in compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.

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  Develop treatment plans with the input of other members of the ACT team and the consumers, if applicable.

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  Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Family specialist, Employment specialist, Substance abuse specialist, Case manager.

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  Provides networking and linkages between the programs, mental health providers, requires both telephone and face-to-face contact;

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  Attend and participate in all team meetings.

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  Responsible for input into CAIRS upon admission, bi-annually and discharge.

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  Act as a clinical liaison between the team and outside entities.

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  Document any progress notes in EHR within 48 hours of all client and collateral contacts.

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  Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion and remain in compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.

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  1. Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants’ skills, including but not limited to:
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  Budgeting

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  Grooming

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  Nutritional planning

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  Use of public transportation

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  Use of community resources

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  Shopping

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  Housekeeping

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  Physical health & development

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  Adaptive behavior/independent living

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  Nutrition

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  Vocational development

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  Social development

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  Acts as a role model for participants; furthers participants in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals; follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escorts/ accompanies participant as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric, substance abuse).

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  Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.

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Input all visits and data into Vellohealth software.

Other Responsibilities:

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  Demonstrate ability to: maintain required written documentations; communicate relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing.

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  Ability to work flexible schedules as work schedules, trainings and location are subject to change

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  Ability to operate an agency vehicle.

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  Attend all required training’s and any relevant to the position or deemed necessary by Team Leader.

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  Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.

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  Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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  This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned as assigned by supervisor, the Team Leader, Deputy Director, Director, and/or Senior Management.

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  Responsible for reporting and documenting all incidents to immediate supervisor within 24 hours.

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  Provide 24-hour/seven day a week emergency coverage via emergency cell phone to provide crisis intervention services after program hours on a rotating basis.

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Job Qualifications

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  Licensed Practical Nurse, registered, and at least one year of experience working with the mentally ill.

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  Clinical supervisory experience is desirable.

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  A clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.

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  Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.

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  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of group dynamics required

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  Valid New York State driver’s license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks

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