LPN Residential Setting

Seneca Health Services is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center in wild, wonderful West Virginia. We provide responsible, accessible, and progressive behavioral health services. We have a wide range of professionals who are passionate about helping our clients through substance use or mental health treatment. With four outpatient clinics and two intensive treatment locations in Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties, we serve a wide population. Our services include Crisis Services, Substance Use Disorder Assistance, Mental Health Services, and Intellectual Disabilities Support. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our team members by offering comprehensive and innovative compensation and benefits package that prioritizes work-life balance. Some of our offerings include flexible schedules, remote work options (when possible), retirement, generous paid time off, lifestyle spending account, professional development, tuition assistance and loan repayment – all designed to promote both physical and mental health. We believe that a healthy, happy workforce is key to success, and we strive to create a supportive environment that allows our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. LPN, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or licensed physician, is responsible for dispensing medications to clients; medication education; assessment of both physical and emotional health; and document services provided. Will serve as shift leader and may provide leadership, as needed, for other facility/home employees. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Current West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required. Must be 18 years of age or older. One year experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, intellectual developmental disability and/or substance use disorder preferred. Valid driver’s license and vehicle required. Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen. Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must function as a team member and assist in other areas including shift coverage, if necessary, to meet the individual needs of the clients and insure the smooth running of the facility/home. The employee is required to work shift work and may require the employee to work at any given time. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides direct client care through established nursing techniques and methods. Implements physician orders including the administration of medication. Provides training and leadership to other staff, as needed, and serves as shift leader. Responsible for maintaining medication in a safe and secure manner. Assures all employee and client documentation is submitted in a timely and accurate manner. Interacts positively with clients and models appropriate socialization and communication skills. Serves as a liaison with medical providers, as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, daily staffing and discharge planning. May assist in the evaluation of any admission to the facility. Serves as a medical resource for clients and staff. May provide on-call for nursing coverage/emergencies. Observes and responds immediately to any accidents or injuries, medication effects, or any unusual incidents. Reports and documents any unusual event according to the Critical Incident Policy. Assure quality service for clients by becoming knowledgeable of and adhering to rules, regulations, and legal requirements and by documenting services provided in accordance with established standards. Secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies and keeping client information confidential. Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude, performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Code of Conduct & Ethical Standards and treats clients with dignity and respect. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment and follows guidelines outlined in Seneca’s Exposure Control Plan. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; push or pull; bend or crouch; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This position is 3 Days/Week, Night Shift- 7 PM to 7 AM, with a $2.00/hour shift differential for hours worked from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.