Mobile Psychiatric Medication Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Guidance Center

Indiana, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allergies, Communication Skills, Consumer Electronics, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Employee Orientation, Laboratory, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medications, Organizational Skills, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health
LOCATION
Indiana, Pennsylvania
POSTED
27 days ago
  • Consumers' behavioral and physical signs and symptoms are observed and recorded through regular in-home assessments.
    • Assistance in maintaining adherence to both physical health and psychiatric medications is provided.
    • Medication Management plans are formulated with the participation of the consumer and signed by the consumer and the Community Guidance Center staff.
    • Document in the consumer's electronic health record.
  • To increase each consumers knowledge of their medication's benefits and side effectsthrough a program of on-going in-home instruction.
  • To assist each consumer in creating an environment in which medication adherence is supported by enlisting natural supports and increasing motivational and organizational skills
    • Creating lists of medications and allergies to be kept in the consumer' s wallet or purse,
    • Suggesting ways to coordinate lab work, and implementing a system for discarding old prescriptions to enhance safety.
  • To enhance each consumer's ability to navigate systems of care affecting their medication adherence such as Primary Care Physicians (PCP), labs, specialists, and pharmacies.
  • Adhere to seven recognized Sanctuary commitments which includes social responsibility, social learning, non-violence, open communication, democracy, emotional intelligence, growth and change.
 

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Community Guidance Center