What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Shift Team Leader position at Hope Network Behavioral Health?
Role Overview
The LPN Shift Team Leader is a crucial part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for delivering high-quality medical care by overseeing the medical needs of residents and monitoring the operation of the med room.
This role involves modeling and teaching exemplary care to floor staff while coordinating care needs with external medical entities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Treatment: Assist nursing teams in dispensing, monitoring, procuring, and evaluating the efficacy of client medications, including intermuscular injections.
- Treatment: Collaborate with nursing teams to monitor and treat chronic and acute medical conditions within the scope of practice.
- Leadership: Pass medications and facilitate supervision of medication passes when needed.
- Leadership: Provide training and hands-on assistance in residents' activities of daily living and self-care tasks.
- Coordination of Care: Act as liaison with psychiatrists, external medical providers, guardians, residents, and staff.
- Coordination of Care: Work closely with pharmacies and staff regarding medication orders.
- Coordination of Care: Participate in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for residents.
About This Role:
- You appreciate autonomy in leading medical care and seek evidence-based decision making within your scope of practice.
- You value positive work culture, team cohesion, and building up coworkers.
- Advocacy and empathy are pillars of your nursing practice.
- You demonstrate positivity and professionalism in communication.
Licensing Requirements:
- Active State of Michigan Practical Nurse Licensure (LPN).
- Prior experience in a residential setting is preferred.
- Experience working with electronic medical records is beneficial.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate ($25/hour), commensurate with experience.
- A $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.
- A retirement plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Learning & Development Opportunities.
- A supportive work environment.
- An Employee Assistance Program.
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