Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
As part of the Telecare family, Villa Fairmont is licensed as a 99-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. It serves adults who have a history of serious and persistent mental illness with repeated hospitalizations.
Shifts Available:
Full Time 1.0; PM 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm; Days vary as needed
Full Time .8; PM 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm; Days vary as needed
Full Time 1.0; NOC 11:00 PM - 7:30 am; Days vary as needed Expected starting wage range is $31.88 - $39.37. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. POSITION SUMMARY
This supervisory position provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Behavioral Health Specialists and LVNs/LPTs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Graduation from an accredited LVN or LPT program and current licensure
Current CPR/BLS certificate
Two (2) years of LVN/LPT experience in health care environment
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply
Preferred:
Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting
Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
For Community Crisis Homes supports Administrator by sharing 24-hour on call responsibilities on a schedule to be determined by Administrator and Direct Care Leads; Requires carrying program cell phone and being first contact for program support during scheduled on call shifts; Must be available to come to program within 30 minutes in case of emergency
Oversees and provides direct nursing care
Organizes, prioritizes, and delegates work on the assigned shift
Contingent upon program structure and needs, assumes charge or shift lead responsibility, as needed
Supervises designated staff; provides orientation and training; directs the recruitment, selection, and when necessary, disciplinary action for designated direct reports
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admissions, and discharge processes
Collects data relevant to the care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans
Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
Administers medication and treatments to members served
Adheres to medication management policies and procedures
Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned
Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.
SKILLS
Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans
Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
Ability to provide input by reporting observations and concerns, and ask appropriate questions
Ability to implement crisis de-escalation techniques
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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