LPN-Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team - Manatee County

Company: Centerstone of Florida, Inc.
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people's lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We're committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you're a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!Job Description:Minimum Qualifications: Licensed in the State of Florida as a Practical Nurse; one year experience working with children and adults that have mental health issues. Valid Florida driver's license is a requirement.Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of children with mental health issues, their families, and family systems. Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly as well as good organizational, time management and communication skills. Ability to work well with community partners and in a team environment is essential. Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to work a variety of hours. Bilingual preferred.Essential Functions: --- Conduct nursing assessments for CAT clients. --- Arrange required lab work at specified laboratory and maintain record of results in client medical record. --- Provide clients and families assistance with medication pre-authorization as required and facilitate participation in sample programs and patient assistance programs as needed.--- Manage requests for refills. --- Attend CAT treatment team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team. --- Evaluate and document the efficacy, side effects and complications of medications. Report findings to psychiatrist.--- Provide direct medical services and psychoeducation to clients and families on weekly basis in home, community and office.--- Case Management duties in office, home and community.--- Networking with community physicians for further assessment and treatment to ensure continuity of care while establishing contact and rapport with referral source to maximize collaboration. --- Provide coordination with inpatient facilities to ensure medication and medical continuity of care through transition to outpatient status.--- Provide client medication education and health wellness education.--- As necessary, consult with Director of Nursing to maintain medication policies and procedures including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the psychiatrist.--- Maintain medical areas and records according to corporate, State of Florida, and JCAHO standards. --- Review and update medical sections of the medical records as needed. --- Perform other duties as assigned.Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Contact with a variety of individuals. Outdoor conducting home visits. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Reach in all directions including above the shoulders. Lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and stoop. Write legible reports. Read notes, memos, and printed materials. Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.Position Type This is a full time, salary position. Routine days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Some evening and on-call hours may be required to meet client needs.Time Type:Full timeDelivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone.Health & WellnessMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company PaidWellness Programs - Company PaidFinancial WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning ServicesEmployee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-CarLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)Career Development and GrowthAt Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographicallyCenterstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processesWork Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-beingCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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