Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time: 227 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Provides professional nursing support and coordination of behavioral healthcare services for individuals served while adhering to agency policies, procedures, and core values. Utilizes clinical knowledge, documentation standards, and agency technology systems to support quality care, staff training, service coordination, and compliance with healthcare and regulatory requirements. Closely collaborates with leadership team, interdisciplinary teams and community providers to address medical needs, promote continuity of care, and support overall health and wellness outcomes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge and demonstration of Agency core values, policies and procedures
Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of support tools
Proficient in the use of Agency software such as Microsoft Office Products and Cerner Millennium.
Professionally performs general nursing duties and medical care as necessary in a BH/SU setting

Knowledge of appropriate documentation standards and execution within department guidelines
Responsible for conducting audits of nursing documentation and required site logs

Administers IMs according to provider orders and agency procedure as necessary
Required to work respectfully with the nursing team, pharmacies and individuals to resolve medication issues
Provide supervision and training to staff as instructed by Director of Nursing & Medical Services
Serves as resource person/consultant to outside service providers in identifying individuals for referral
Works cooperatively with other providers to assure linkages are made to appropriate services.
Assists with special projects that may involve the gathering of data, tracking and monitoring of individuals who are at risk for health issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel may be required between sites on an as needed basis

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Experience in providing medical services such as conducting medical history reviews, obtaining basic vital signs and providing IM’s to individuals
Skilled in providing education regarding medical/medication issues.
Skilled in use of Cerner Millennium and Microsoft Office Products
Demonstrates skill relating to BH & CD populations serving with kindness, respect, accuracy and timeliness.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum NYS licensure of licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Educational qualifications must match regulatory requirements to perform medical services
CPR/AED certification

EXPERIENCE:

Experience must match regulatory requirements
Must have experience in providing medical services to individuals with behavioral health needs
Minimum one year experience is LPN
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION: $23.09/hr - $29.44/hr

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Senior LPN