Licensed Practical Nurse ACT I Harmony Team $5,000 retention bonus

This position is eligible for $5,000 retention bonus.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ACT I Harmony Team provides integrated medical and behavioral health services as part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT I) team within TPC's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Individuals being treated on an ACT I team have complex Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). This level of service is needed when an individual’s care requires a multidisciplinary team approach to providing comprehensive treatment, support, and rehabilitation services in the community.

The Nurse plays a vital role in assessing health needs, coordinating medical and psychiatric care, administering medications, and supporting overall wellness in community-based settings. This position serves adults with co-occurring substance use disorders, medical complexities, and unstable living arrangements. Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addictions, or chronic health conditions is highly valued.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Triage and assess assigned clients on the team.

Deliver person-centered, recovery-oriented clinical services as part of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

Ensure service intensity aligns with ACT I (High Intensity) standards, including a minimum of eight (8) or more client contacts per month, with at least four (4) contacts conducted in person OR four (4) hours “qualifying” services per client, per month in person. These contacts may be provided by any member of the multidisciplinary team to meet client needs.

Assess and evaluate client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review and team input.

Provides input and supports implementation of person-centered care plans as delegated by a Registered Nurse or licensed provider.

Perform integrated care in accordance with appropriate medical protocol.

Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the goal of improving client’s overall health.

Evaluate the client’s response to the plan of care and update the plan based on client’s response.

Provide support to clients regarding daily living issues, conducting community and home visits as necessary.

Instruct clients and families concerning the disease process, plan of treatment and rehabilitation course, using available teaching materials when appropriate.

Educate clients on the various medications on the expected effects and side effects.

Question any aspect of the client’s treatment regimen which endangers the level of wellness.

Administer medications as per prescriber orders (Injections and PO).

Implement appropriately prescribed medication regimen while following the 6 (six) rights of medication administration.

Monitor lab results and complete related documentation.

Ensure