Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Physician Alliance for Mental Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: March 21, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Position: Registered Nurse/LPN
Program: Assertive Community Treatment Team serving Adult Severe
and Persistent Mental Health Population
Job Type: Full-time
Nursing staff are responsible for performing the following key
roles:
-Manages the medication system in conjunction with the
psychiatrist
-Administers and documents medication treatment
-Manages a secure medication room to support the dispensing of
medications, which includes both oral and intramuscular
psychotropic medications for beneficiaries in need of such
support
-Screens and monitors the beneficiary for medical problems and side
effects
-Engages in health promotion, prevention and education
activities;
-Develops strategies with agreement with client to maximize taking
medications as prescribed (e.g., reviewing home environment to find
cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with
beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number
of times medications are taking each day);
-Communicates and coordinates services with other medical
providers; and
educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and
medication side-effects.
Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):**
Active RN/LPN License in NC
A valid North Carolina driver's license is required
A minimum of one year experience working with adults with serious
mental illness and a working knowledge of psychiatric
medications
Additional:
Sign On Bonus
Assistance with relocation expenses
Funding for annual CEU courses and trainings
Keywords: Physician Alliance for Mental Health, Wilmington , Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina
Click
here to apply!
|