Lpn-Pact
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state we are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team and help advance our mission of empowering people living with serious mental illness to live healthier more independent lives in the community.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful Impact Provide direct hands-on nursing care that supports the health recovery and community integration of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
- Collaborative Clinical Team Work under the guidance of the Medical Director and PACT Team Leader alongside psychiatrists nurses case managers and peer specialists in a true team-based model
- Community-Based Practice Deliver care where individuals live work and spend their time rather than solely in a clinical office setting
- Supportive Team Culture Join a team guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more
- Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience
What You Will Do:
- Participate in data collection related to the psychiatric medical and functional status and needs of individuals served on the PACT team
- Provide direct nursing care within scope of practice including administering and monitoring psychiatric and medical medications both in-office and in community settings (homes shelters and other locations)
- Educate individuals served and their families on mental illness co-occurring medical conditions treatment and prognosis reinforcing teaching under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- Support medication adherence strategies including injectable medication administration blister-packing and home delivery of medications as needed
- Thoroughly and accurately document all aspects of care in the individuals record communicating pertinent information to the multidisciplinary team at daily organizational meetings and shift report
- Maintain strict confidentiality of individuals served information in accordance with 42 CFR
- Provide health assessments and monitor chronic medical conditions for individuals served coordinating with primary care and specialty providers as needed
- Prepare and submit nursing assessments and progress notes in accordance with organizational and regulatory policy
- Monitor medication logs for accuracy and use EMR/staff logs to convey pertinent clinical information
- Serve as liaison to area hospitals emergency departments and medical facilities and act as a resource for individuals served and their families regarding physical and behavioral health needs
- Participate in crisis intervention and outreach as part of the PACT teams 24/7 availability including community-based visits as scheduled
- Provide ongoing in-service training and consultation to staff and participate in continuing education and staff development activities
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Current Massachusetts Board of Registration license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred; experience with psychiatric or behavioral health populations a plus
- Skilled in applying the nursing process to individuals served and their families including those with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use or medical conditions
- Comfortable providing services in community settings including individuals homes and other non-clinical environments
- Able to collaborate with and appropriately delegate to other caregivers within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledgeable in utilization/review standards quality assurance and applicable regulatory standards
- Able to understand empathize and work effectively with individuals experiencing serious mental illness including those with co-occurring disorders
- Working knowledge of the ethics and legal parameters of mental health and substance use treatment
- Valid drivers license required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We Hire for HEART! Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your compassion and dedication to a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters wed love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $32.00$37.50/hr
About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.
