Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner. The LPN works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the well-being and comfort of residents. Education Requirement: • Complete a high school diploma or GED and • Completion of an accredited practical nursing program Experience Requirement: • One (1) year experience Preferred • New Graduates are welcome Licensure/Certification Requirement: • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Complete a state-approved accredited program (Compact State License) • Current CPR/BLS card Key Job Responsibilities: • Practice within the scope of practice of an LPN • Complete all documentation by the end of shift • Communicate with patients, their families, and other caregivers • Educate patients and families on mental illness, medications prescribed, importance of adherence to maintain stabilization, and possible side effects of medications • Communicate with members of the mental health treatment team (peer specialists, mental health techs, clinicians, NP/PA/MD/DO) and other outside healthcare providers (Primary Care Providers-PCP) in an effort to coordinate efficient and effective care for the patients • Schedule mental health and medical appointments • Participate in the development of treatment and housing plans for patients in collaboration with a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Medical Doctor (MD) • Complete mental status exam and behaviors that includes an ongoing nursing evaluation of patient’s condition and document accordingly • Evaluate the effectiveness of medications, monitor for any adverse reactions, and immediately report any changes to the NP or MD • Monitor patients in the self-administration of medications • Administer medications to patients who are unable to perform self-administration according to label instructions • Administer medication via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, sublingual, intradermal routes • Participate in treatment planning and activities the housing facility and its residents • Responsible for supervision of residents and resident activities • Assist Housing Manager with monitoring and maintaining activities related to daily activities of the resident and facility (shopping, cleaning, maintaining inventory, meal planning, and assigning household chores) • Assist Housing Manager with assuring the house meets all regulatory standards • Evaluate the progress of patients in treatment and housing • Maintain patient medical records • Administer medications ordered by a Medical Doctor (MD) or NP • Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of the LPN Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills. • Team work/Team building • Ability to multi-task • Effective time management Supervision Provided by this Job: No Physical Demands/Conditions: Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance."). Weekends 7a-7p or Weekends 7p-7a