Licensed Practical Nurse CRC - Connections Health Solutions

Overview

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster.  Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction.  We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day. Our story Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states.  Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is vital in delivering comprehensive care to both youth and adults, focusing on the administration and documentation of medications, transcribing provider orders, and performing continuous assessments. The role encompasses gathering detailed data on behavioral and physical health, including substance use history, and accurately documenting observed behaviors and interventions. Additionally, the LPN is responsible for educating individuals and their families about behavioral health diagnoses and medications during both admission and discharge, aiming to enhance treatment adherence and overall care outcomes.

• Contributes data for the Nursing Assessment, ongoing re-assessment and health history under the supervision of the RN. Collaborates with RN on the individual’s plan of care and reports pertinent information such blood glucose, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer scores.
• Transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed.
• Coordinates with individuals to sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draws labs and provides wound care as ordered by Providers when required. Accurately records all medication brought in by patient on medication reconciliation/storage form.
• Supports Behavioral Health Specialists on the floor managing milieu and gathering information regarding psychopharmacological and physiological needs of individuals.
• Provides education concerning physical health, Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options and psychopharmacology to consumers, families and all others involved in the individual’s care.
• Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities, based on specific job duties or responsibilities, relative to safety.
• Administers emergency medication as ordered during the seclusion/restraint process. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program with licensure by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• Unrestricted licenses as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Arizona Board of Nursing
• At least one year of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience
• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card

• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

   

It would be great if you had:

 

• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

What We Offer:

 

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

 

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.