What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Randstad?
Are you looking for your next career opportunity? if so, we have a solution for YOU! We are hiring for a client who is looking to grow there team in the Memphis, TN area. They are looking for CMA who are ready to join there team and make a difference in patients' lives. This opportunity offers 7p -7a shift with a rotating schedule.
GENERAL FUNCTION: The person in this position provides high level of supervision to 25 mentally ill
persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/MMCWM/Respite Program . These patients
have high acuity, have decompensated in symptoms and require supervision for safety. Monitors and
makes written documentation of clients' behavior. Provides direct services and administers medications
to high volume of clients in the Crisis program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
QUALIFICATIONS; KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED TRAINING: The person occupying this position must be
trained as a Licensed Practical Nurse and be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Tennessee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To assess and treat the needs and problems of a high volume of individual clients experiencing a
behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed. Complete
admission process and documentation on 25 patients daily.
2. To participate in the development of treatment plans for 25 clients experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
3. To provide individual and group psychosocial training to 25 clients experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
4. To make recommendations regarding 25 client's treatment who are experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
5. To evaluate the progress of 25 client's treatment who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
6. To complete a mental status exam that includes the ongoing nursing evaluation of a client's
current condition for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
7. To evaluate the effectiveness of medication in managing the symptoms of the client for 25
clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC
programs as needed.
8. To evaluate the medication for adverse effects, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions, drug-
food interactions, and drug-disease interactions.
9. Based on the evaluation performed and with the purpose of optimizing the pharmacotherapy,
referral to the prescribing professional as to the proper drug selection, dosage adjustment and
treatment of adverse effects, adverse reactions and/or interactions for 25 clients who are
experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
10. Immediately alert the prescribing professional to any of the following findings: serious adverse
effects/reactions/interactions of medications, medical conditions and/or medications which
may require alteration of current medication, exhibiting a serious emotional crisis, exacerbation
of illness or symptoms, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and development of a serious medical
complication for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
11. Supervise Respite clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the self-
administration of medication.
12. To administer intramuscular medicines as needed including emergency medicines to individuals
at risk of self-harm or harm to others in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
13. To complete documentation and record keeping as soon as possible following medication
administration to 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
14. To educate 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed about their mental illness, how their
medications act to control their illness/disease state, the importance of complying with the
medication and coping with the adverse effects, adverse reactions and interactions which may
accompany the medication.
15. To educate 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed client and/or family regarding key
components of their care to maintain compliance and stabilization.
16. To communicate with the prescribing professional, members of the mental health treatment
team, and other health care providers including the Primary Care Physician in an effort to
coordinate efficient and effective care for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
17. To coordinate daily visits with the prescribing professional for 25 clients who are experiencing
a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
18. To participate in discharge planning for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
19. To complete documentation within required Center timeframes for 25 clients who are
experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
20. Monitors vital signs, blood sugar levels, blood alcohol levels, administer pregnancy tests,
administer urine drug screens, and draws bloodwork for labs for all applicable patients in
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and on CAC as needed.
21. This position administers medication per standing orders or other prescribing provider order to
all applicibable patients on CSU/Respite/MMCWM and on CAC as needed.
22. Immediately alert the on-call/prescribing professional to any of the following findings: serious
adverse effects/reactions/interactions of medications, medical conditions and/or development
of a serious medical complication, need for isolation, need for emergency meds.
23. Be trained and provide CPI techniques when need to de-escalate clients and prevent self-harm
or harm to others.
24. To complete documentation and record keeping as soon as possible following medication
administration, blood alcohol checks, urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, receipt of labwork
results, communication with a prescribing provider, or communication with another facility.
25. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with the prescribing
professional, members of the mental health treatment team, and other health care providers
including the Nurse or Physician at a receiving facility in an effort to coordinate efficient and
effective care for the client.
26. Complete a Nurse-to-Nurse report with other agencies as part of a referral for services process.
27. Observe and monitor client behavior, provide supervision to all Crisis clients.
28. Assist manager in monitoring and maintaining supplies, equipment and appliances. This
includes maintaining inventory.
29. Monitoring and maintaining work area cleanliness.
30. Other duties as assigned.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In order to appropriately accomplish his/her duties, the person
occupying this position will be required to maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of clinical
staff people, mental health consumers, and other professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
GENERAL FUNCTION: The person in this position provides high level of supervision to 25 mentally ill
persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/MMCWM/Respite Program . These patients
have high acuity, have decompensated in symptoms and require supervision for safety. Monitors and
makes written documentation of clients' behavior. Provides direct services and administers medications
to high volume of clients in the Crisis program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
QUALIFICATIONS; KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED TRAINING: The person occupying this position must be
trained as a Licensed Practical Nurse and be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Tennessee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To assess and treat the needs and problems of a high volume of individual clients experiencing a
behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed. Complete
admission process and documentation on 25 patients daily.
2. To participate in the development of treatment plans for 25 clients experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
3. To provide individual and group psychosocial training to 25 clients experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
4. To make recommendations regarding 25 client's treatment who are experiencing a behavioral
health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
5. To evaluate the progress of 25 client's treatment who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
6. To complete a mental status exam that includes the ongoing nursing evaluation of a client's
current condition for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
7. To evaluate the effectiveness of medication in managing the symptoms of the client for 25
clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC
programs as needed.
8. To evaluate the medication for adverse effects, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions, drug-
food interactions, and drug-disease interactions.
9. Based on the evaluation performed and with the purpose of optimizing the pharmacotherapy,
referral to the prescribing professional as to the proper drug selection, dosage adjustment and
treatment of adverse effects, adverse reactions and/or interactions for 25 clients who are
experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
10. Immediately alert the prescribing professional to any of the following findings: serious adverse
effects/reactions/interactions of medications, medical conditions and/or medications which
may require alteration of current medication, exhibiting a serious emotional crisis, exacerbation
of illness or symptoms, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and development of a serious medical
complication for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
11. Supervise Respite clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the self-
administration of medication.
12. To administer intramuscular medicines as needed including emergency medicines to individuals
at risk of self-harm or harm to others in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
13. To complete documentation and record keeping as soon as possible following medication
administration to 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
14. To educate 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed about their mental illness, how their
medications act to control their illness/disease state, the importance of complying with the
medication and coping with the adverse effects, adverse reactions and interactions which may
accompany the medication.
15. To educate 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed client and/or family regarding key
components of their care to maintain compliance and stabilization.
16. To communicate with the prescribing professional, members of the mental health treatment
team, and other health care providers including the Primary Care Physician in an effort to
coordinate efficient and effective care for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
17. To coordinate daily visits with the prescribing professional for 25 clients who are experiencing
a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
18. To participate in discharge planning for 25 clients who are experiencing a behavioral health
crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as needed.
19. To complete documentation within required Center timeframes for 25 clients who are
experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the CSU/Respite/MMCWM and CAC programs as
needed.
20. Monitors vital signs, blood sugar levels, blood alcohol levels, administer pregnancy tests,
administer urine drug screens, and draws bloodwork for labs for all applicable patients in
CSU/Respite/MMCWM and on CAC as needed.
21. This position administers medication per standing orders or other prescribing provider order to
all applicibable patients on CSU/Respite/MMCWM and on CAC as needed.
22. Immediately alert the on-call/prescribing professional to any of the following findings: serious
adverse effects/reactions/interactions of medications, medical conditions and/or development
of a serious medical complication, need for isolation, need for emergency meds.
23. Be trained and provide CPI techniques when need to de-escalate clients and prevent self-harm
or harm to others.
24. To complete documentation and record keeping as soon as possible following medication
administration, blood alcohol checks, urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, receipt of labwork
results, communication with a prescribing provider, or communication with another facility.
25. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with the prescribing
professional, members of the mental health treatment team, and other health care providers
including the Nurse or Physician at a receiving facility in an effort to coordinate efficient and
effective care for the client.
26. Complete a Nurse-to-Nurse report with other agencies as part of a referral for services process.
27. Observe and monitor client behavior, provide supervision to all Crisis clients.
28. Assist manager in monitoring and maintaining supplies, equipment and appliances. This
includes maintaining inventory.
29. Monitoring and maintaining work area cleanliness.
30. Other duties as assigned.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In order to appropriately accomplish his/her duties, the person
occupying this position will be required to maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of clinical
staff people, mental health consumers, and other professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
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