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Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT at Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Last updated: July 09, 2024
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| Title | Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT |
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| Company | Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington |
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Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time Salary Range $24.38 - $28.62 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Wage - $24.38 - $28.62 Schedule - Monday - Friday Benefits
Position Summary: This member of the PACT multidisciplinary team is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, and support services. Responsibilities: Provide service coordination (Case Management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the Individual Treatment Team (ITT). Assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and registered nurse on assigned consumers. Providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, with the collaboration of the registered nurse ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client needs change, educating and supporting clients, families, and advocating for clients' rights and preferences. Participate in and conduct focused assessment of the following: psychiatric history (i.e. onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors) Mental Health status and diagnosis Physical and dental health Use of drugs or alcohol Education and employment Social development and functioning Activities of daily living (i.e. self-care, living situation, nutrition, money, management, family structure and relationships). Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process Provide on-call Crisis Intervention covering night time and weekend hours Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to establish methods and procedures. Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings Participate in providing medication administration and medical services Under the direction of the team psychiatrist and in collaboration with registered nurses on the team, develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment, medical policies and procedures including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the team psychiatrist. Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, side effects and arrange for required lab work according to protocol. Under the direction of the team psychiatrist and in collaboration with other registered nurses on the team, organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients, manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, integrating medication administration into clients' individual treatment plans. In collaboration with the team psychiatrist, coordinate, schedule, and administer focused assessments of client physical health by making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment to coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment. Participate in treatment, rehabilitation, and support services Provide medication education and |
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