Hybrid Community Crisis Stabilization LPN – Behavioral Health Services

at Vinfen

• Job title: Community Crisis Stabilization LPN – Behavioral Health Services
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $38 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lowell, United States

About the role

• LPN providing medical support and care coordination for individuals in crisis. Working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure a trauma-informed environment and support recovery.

Responsibilities

• Offer medical support, care coordination, and rehabilitation options to those in crisis.
• Provide direct care and nursing care to meet identified individuals' health maintenance needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support people at the CCS around all domains of living.
• Ensure a trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and recovery.
• Assist with education of clients and staff in areas such as medication management and checking vitals.
• Contribute to psychiatric, substance use, and nursing assessments, risk management/safety planning, and discharge planning.
• Provide supervision of individuals in a crisis stabilization setting under guidance of the Nurse Manager.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate care with other health care providers and care coordination entities.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records, report changes in clients' status, engage in collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required; completion of an approved nursing program is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working as an LPN; experience working with people diagnosed with mental health conditions who live in the community preferred.
• Superb interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients; must demonstrate a person-centered and open-minded approach to working with clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is benefitted by the independent successes of all staff members.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer knowledge and ability/willingness to participate in chart documentation/record-keeping in accordance with program procedures and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse populations.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and commitment to crisis intervention in the context of whole-person care.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and have access to an insured, reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Hiring Events
• External Referral Program
• Great training
• Great benefits
• Career growth
• Job security