LPN Mobile Crisis Services
Company: Elwyn
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*POSITION SUMMARY:* As a member of the Interdisciplinary team,
the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) outreaches individuals receiving
crisis supports in coordination with other members of the mobile
crisis team. The LPN provides basic medical assessment and care
within the scope of their training/practice and function as a link
to Crisis Response Centers and Emergency Departments as needed. The
LPN plays an integral role in all services provided by the mobile
crisis team, including rapid response to community crises,
assessments, crisis stabilization planning, trauma-informed
approach, social determinants of health screening and referrals,
community engagement, and linking individuals to other services to
meet their immediate and long-term needs.The LPN practices within
the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance
with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of Elwyn's
regulatory agencies.*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Complete a
focused nursing evaluation at the site of the encounter, when
dispatched with the Mobile Crisis Team, which includes but is not
limited to attaining the client's medical history, current medical
concerns, medications, and recent hospitalization and share all
pertinent information with the Registered Nurse (RN); if there is
an escalation or imminent danger during the initial encounter,
immediately engage emergent resources, e.g. contact 9-1-1 to
determine if hospitalization is warranted; document all details of
the encounter to the client's chart and to the electronic record as
soon as possible after the incident* Facilitate transfer to the
hospital/Emergency Department by communicating details of the
encounter with emergency services, updating the RN on the
situation, and providing needed documentation to the emergency
services team as follow up regarding the encounter, as needed*
Collaborate with client's current mental health resources and/or
primary care resources, therapists, and other members of the
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to plan and implement the client's
therapeutic program of care; document the treatment plan to the
client's chart and electronic record* Present pertinent data
obtained through direct observation during the client encounter
including but not limited to client interview, obtaining and
sharing client history, physical evaluation and other reports as
received by external resources to the IDT to communicate client
progress and ensure continuity of care, and present information in
a concise and organized manner* Report any observed medication and
treatment side effects or abnormal laboratory values to the
Registered Nurse (RN) immediately for further observation and
follow up care, if needed* Administer and document medications
given, e.g. Narcon or EpiPen, as indicated; ensure that necessary
consents have been completed and documented prior to
administration* Document all behavioral and physical changes in the
client's status and other pertinent information in the nursing
progress notes and in the electronic health records; communicate
all client information to the incoming crisis mobile staff through
verbal and/or written methods* Order medical and nursing supplies;
restock supplies when needed* Maintain medical equipment in proper
working order; clean equipment and facilitate equipment repair as
necessary; wipe down work surfaces at the end of every shift to
ensure infection and disease transmission control* Demonstrate
flexibility, adaptability, and team work when nursing assignments
must be modified to ensure program compliance and quality of care
to clients* Adhere to Elwyn's policies and procedures related to
HIPAA and the disclosure of health protected information by
maintaining confidentiality of client records, being respectful of
the client by speaking to them in private during interviews and
updates, whenever possible* Complete all Elwyn mandatory
educational requirements by the annual due date and attend nursing
meetings and in-services, as required, to ensure program
compliance, and learn nursing best practices to provide quality
client care* Submit new/current nursing license, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) card, driver's license, physical exam, and
contact sheet on or before the actual due dates* Maintain valid
certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
to ensure safe and efficient client care and to be in program
compliance* Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid,
crisis intervention and medication administration using
agency-trained protocols* Perform other duties as
assigned*IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:* Clinical Supervisor*DIRECT
REPORTS:* None*CONTACTS: *Elwyn consumers and personnel,
families/guardians/social services, physicians, health care
providers, and service agencies such as pharmacies, restorative
community treatment team, and hospitals*EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS**:** Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania* One (1) year of psychiatric, medical
surgical or chemical dependency nursing experience* Knowledge and
understanding of program regulating bodies (e.g. Office of Mental
Health & Substance Abuse Services OMHSAS, Department of Behavioral
Health) preferred* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities*
Demonstrated strong attention to detail* Demonstrated strong time
management and organizational skills* Demonstrated ability to
anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take
effective actions* Must possess excellent customer interaction,
collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
skills* Excellent planning, communication, customer interaction,
collaboration, and documentation skills required* Demonstrated
ability to work effectively as part of a team* Current CPR
certification; must be able to perform CPR, first aid, crisis
intervention, medication administration, and crisis intervention
techniques using agency-trained protocols* Demonstrated basic
experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word,
Excel, and Outlook* Must possess excellent customer interaction,
collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
skills* Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic
Medical Record (EMR) preferred* Must have current, valid driver's
license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience
in the United States, and acceptable driving record*PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE**: *See _Physical Demands Checklist_
below which represents the general physical demands and environment
conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet,
in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn
will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose
disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an
individual to perform the essential functions._Elwyn reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive
statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it
constitute a written or implied contract._*Elwyn is an Equal
Opportunity Employer*. _Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical
condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin,
citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or
physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran
status, political activities or affiliations, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local
law, ordinance, or regulation._Compensation: N/AWork Location: In
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