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Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Wellness Coordinator - Mental Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timePennsylvania, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment, with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision.
  • Demonstrate the ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions.
  • Be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols.
  • Possess customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
  • Have intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
  • Possess a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, have at least two years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and support normalized, empathic, therapeutic, and preventative health care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential setting.
  • Administer medications and treatments, monitor clients' physical and psychological status, and facilitate medical follow-up as needed.
  • Provide education related to each client's individualized health care needs and promote client independence.
  • Practice within the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of its regulatory agencies.
  • Under the direction and direct supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Psychiatrist, complete a comprehensive evaluation, including medical and behavioral history and medications, upon admission or readmission and when health needs change.
  • Collaborate with physicians, physical rehabilitation professionals, therapists, healthcare and mental health professionals, and other Treatment Team members to plan and implement the therapeutic program of care.
  • Under the direction and direct supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Psychiatrist, complete quarterly medical evaluations that include a review of systems, full-body exam, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment.
  • Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical evaluation, and other reports to the Treatment Team in a concise and organized manner.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings by providing current client physical, psychiatric, and medication updates.
  • Under the direction and direct supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Psychiatrist, develop health care plans for clients requiring 24/7 care, with specific goals and directions for meeting their health care needs.
  • Under the direction and direct supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Psychiatrist, review and revise health care plans at least every 30 days, incorporating nursing evaluation data and communication with the Treatment Team.
  • Under the direction and direct supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Psychiatrist, refer clients to external physicians when further medical evaluation is indicated and facilitate transfers to a hospital or Emergency Department.
  • Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets and copy and forward the annual physical exam, latest set of 90-day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Records (MARs), and other pertinent information.
  • Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolic measurements, body mass index (BMI), and other measurements indicated by nursing judgment or physician orders.
  • Prepare and administer physician-ordered medication in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal physician orders when necessary and transcribe information according to policy.
  • Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard-copy or electronic Medication Administration Records (MARs/eMARs), using discretion to provide clients as much privacy as possible.
  • Administer physician-ordered enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care, using discretion to provide clients as much privacy as possible.
  • Immediately report observed medication or treatment side effects and abnormal laboratory values to the Psychiatric Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse after hours.
  • Help maintain a safe and therapeutic living environment as the interdisciplinary team's key healthcare representative, monitor potential health and safety threats, and take appropriate action when threats are discovered.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration with community-based social service agencies, healthcare and insurance providers, county and state behavioral health offices, families, and other stakeholders to ensure quality care.
  • Ensure adherence to established Natale Programs healthcare and safety policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations as they apply to the individuals served.
  • Provide information dissemination and psychoeducation training to residents or staff as needed to improve understanding of healthcare conditions.
  • Work assigned schedules and participate in the on-call rotation.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems is preferred.

About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, RI
Founded
Not listed

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