Community Reach Center

LPN - Acute Treatment Unit

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Job Description

We're Excited You're Here Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities. At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team Employee's First Approach – At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it's imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We're eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members. The Perks – We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Competitive compensation 401K with matching Wellness Program Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Internal Opportunities&Free trainings Shift differential pay when applicable Bilingual stipend pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible&applicable Healthy Work Life Balance Excellent PTO&Paid Holiday Tuition Reimbursement Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness. Duties: The LPN is an integral member of Stages ATU nursing team. The LPN under direct supervision provides care assessment, treatment, and support services to consumers and/or their families, including planning, implementation, and documentation. The LPN provides care to patients in a manner that recognizes the human potential, empathic and demonstrates unconditional positive regard while promoting safety and comfort in the therapeutic environment. Additionally, the LPN will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Program Manager. Stages Program Description Stages is an acute psychiatric stabilization facility whose goal is to reduce the need for inpatient hospitalization, either by facilitating the step-down transition from inpatient level of care, providing treatment to those in need of involuntary hospitalization, or by providing treatment to individuals experiencing worsening mental health symptoms that are not yet severe enough to warrant involuntary hospitalization. Stages' integrated treatment team works closely with other Community Reach Center programs, as well as other community stakeholders, to collaboratively identify individuals experiencing these needs and provide individualized and group-based services, medication monitoring, and care management as clinically indicated Essential Functions: This position is considered essential, requiring working shifts on federal holidays Administers medication, both scheduled and PRN Assists with MAR transcription and audits Answers and responds to requests from patients in a professional and timely manner. Interviewing patients to gather information about their medical history and current symptoms. Assists with reviewing medical information to determine eligibility for admission Communicating with providers, RNs, therapists, and other members of the care team about patients' statuses. Follows up with patient and/or physician as appropriate. Updating patient health information systems with notes. Provides case management and other clinical interventions as appropriate. Observes, identifies, monitors, reports, and records the condition of the client; including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the consumers' condition to appropriate members of the treatment team(s). Provides client and family education either in groups or individually including health education, medication education, or education related to techniques/skills for physical care. Participates in care coordination, collaborative development, and implementation of client's treatment plan with all members of the treatment team. Coordinates infectious disease tracking and reporting standards, while ensuring protocol are up to date and monitors adherence. Qualifications: Valid Colorado LPN license Prefer 1 year of triage nursing experience Communication, organization, time management and clinical skills. Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record Bilingual Spanish preferred Physical Requirements: Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting is required, Regular, predictable attendance is required. Schedule/Working Conditions: 12 hour shifts, full and part time positions available, overnight and day shifts available Pay Information: Eligible for Bilingual Stipend of $250/month Starting Pay Range: $27.40 - $32.25 per hour. $4-$6 shift differential depending on shift Accepting Applications on an on-going basis So—what do you think? If you've come this far, we're eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely. At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers&employees. Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $27.40 - $32.25 per hour