Nurse (RN/LPN) - Psychiatric Mobile Medication Program Job at Glade Run Lutheran Services, Butler, PA

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  • Glade Run Lutheran Services
  • Butler, PA

Job Description

*Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Part time RN/LPN's may be eligible for a $1000 new hire incentive bonus

if hired and meet all qualifications.

Glade Run's  Psychiatric Mobile Medication Program  serves Butler County adults 18 years or older with a psychiatric diagnosis, a history of inpatient hospitalizations, and difficulties in their progress towards recovery. The program provides the education, support, and skill development needed for individuals to become independent and responsible for their medications.

REQUIREMENTS:

Academic Requirements:

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Registered Nurse (RN) preferred. One year of psychiatric experience recommended. 

Emotional Requirements:

  1. Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.

Other Requirements:

  1. Must possess verbal and written communication skills.
  2. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
  3. Ability to drive for work purposes including to client homes and to job site. 
  4. Must be able to adjust to job requirements.
  5. Ability to implement agency policies and programming including but not limited to the following, Medication adherence, Medication administration, Medication reconciliation. 
  6. Must have acceptable PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance.
  7. Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  1. Collaborate with other service providers to ensure seamless transition of care from higher levels of care to the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program and at discharge from PMM.
  2. Collaborate with prescribers to obtain written scripts for individuals in the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program.
  3. Communicate any medication related side effects, refills and/or compliance issues with the Prescribing physician.
  4. Administer LAI injections for consumers with an active prescription in the Psychiatric Mobile Medication program.
  5. Collaborate to ensure any necessary lab work is obtained prior to the distribution or administration of medications.
  6. Collaborate with the pharmacy to obtain medications.
  7. Store and account for all medications in Glade Run’s possession.
  8. Collaborate with Psychiatric Mobile Medication Technicians to ensure proper disposal of unused medication. 
  9. Coordinate the delivery of medications to enrolled consumers.
  10. Educate consumers and staff members on the medications, side effects and target symptoms.
  11. Secure authorization for services.
  12. Ensure required documentation is completed per standards in the Electronic Medication Record.
  13. Ensure medication reconciliation occurs for any medications handled by Glade Run Lutheran Services.
  14. May be required to perform services in clients’ homes after required training and orientation is met.

Job Location:
Butler, PA

Position Type:
Part-Time

Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings. 

Glade Run uses the Sanctuary® Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change. Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run’s culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment. Glade Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What We Offer
(Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility)

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff
  • 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
  • Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff
  • Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
  • Paid mileage reimbursement
  • Paid training and administrative time
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Licensure Supervision for FREE!
  • Free credentialing assistance
  • Quarterly productivity incentives
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
  • Flexible work schedules (as applicable)
  • Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
  • New Hire Incentive Bonuses
  • Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional
  • development opportunities
  • Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations
  • As of August 31, 2024, a CARF Three-Year Accreditation has been awarded to Glade Run Lutheran Services for the following (programs/services): Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Intensive Family-Based Services: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults), Partial Hospitalization: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents)
  • Glade Run is Sanctuary certified – we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming.

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