Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Company Description MBI Health Services, LLC. is a certified behavioral health agency servicing the D.C. Metropolitan Area. We provide a wide range of services and programs for both adults and children for the sake of helping each individual gain back their confidence and security into their lives. It is our goal to embrace, advocate, and empower the minds and lives of men, women, and children. Our highly experienced healthcare professionals provide premium services throughout the DC Metropolitan Area. We partner with several well-known and highly regarded government healthcare agencies, such as the Department on Behavioral Health, the Department on Disability Services, and the National Institutes of Health. Job Description MBI is seeking an experienced LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) interested in becoming a part of a dynamic team of service-driven health professionals. The qualified LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) will care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Everyday Responsibilities and Duties: Gather information about the patient's/clients psychological, physiological, sociological, cultural and nutritional, and spiritual status through interviews with the patient, family, case manager, and/or designated power of attorney. Collaborates with a team to include patient/client, family, health care provider, ( medical or mental health) case/care manager, non licensed staff to develop a person-centered plan of care of the patient/client Develops and implements educational plans and/or goals to assist the patient/client in achieving maximum health care benefits. Promotes and provides patient/client safety through established nursing care processes, the scope of service, and/or regulatory components to include medication storage, medication reconciliations, medication administration, and measuring medication compliance of the patient. Responds to and reports any changes in the patients/clients condition in a timely manner, documenting any changes in the patient intervention and goals within 24 hours. Stays informed of state and federal regulations and compliance related to the nursing practice of designated work areas to include but not limited to: behavioral/mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services, home health care services. Documents nursing assessments and interventions utilizing the established electronic health record within 24 hours of patient/client interaction Provides follow up and feedback to the patient/client related to their health care concerns and problem Provides the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner with medical/nursing information related to patients clients response to medications and/or treatments to include but not limited to side effects of medications Advocates for the patient/client through the reporting and follow up on patient/client health care issues and concerns Assist the relevant MBI departments in developing, evaluating, and revising nursing policies and procedures Maintaining and facilitating HIPAA compliance/Privacy laws Supports MBIs mission, vision, and value statement Other related duties and responsibilities Qualifications Successfully completed a Practical Nursing Education Program from a recognized institution. A minimum of 1 years of recent Practical Nursing experience as a licensed nurse in the relevant area to include: Mental/behavioral health, developmental disability, youth/adolescent services, working with the elderly, and/or home care experience Ability to function in a correctional environment Valid/Up to date CPR card Excellent verbal and written communications skills Electronic Health Records experience ( preferred Additional Information NOTE: MBI Health Services, LLC will reimburse employees for Licensure renewals. MBI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO, employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more. It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowser's order issued on August 10, 2021, that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated. MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance. Together, we can offer steps toward empowerment!

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