Youth and Family Care Connection, Midnight Licensed Practical Nurse

New Oakland Family Centers•Pontiac, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive mental health care for individuals of all ages and families across the state of Michigan in outpatient, partial hospital and crisis care settings. The mission of New Oakland Family Centers is to provide psychiatric treatment, therapeutic counseling and educational services of the highest quality to individuals and families by offering consistent and passionate support, being responsive to their needs and treating them with the utmost respect through active involvement in our communities. The Youth and Family Care Connection (YFCC) Licensed Practical Nurse role is a full-time position comprised of multiple duties related to New Oakland’s Youth and Family Care Connection. This position requires work in a stabilization unit and will require working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care to consumers in an acute setting, open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; non-baccalaureate candidates will be considered with commensurate experience.
Active Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse License required.
Minimum 1-2 years of prior nursing experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be completed within 3 months of hire
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments upon admission to the Youth and Family Care Connection and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
Conduct regular safety checks and ongoing monitoring of consumers in the unit, identifying and removing hazards, documenting findings as required, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, including handling biohazard cleanup as necessary.
Ensure medication consents are in place and updated as needed, administer medications per physician orders, monitor usage, document effectiveness and any side effects, and provide medication education and screening for consumers as needed.
Assist in the discharge planning process, including ensuring medication refills are provided.
Maintain records of medication samples and OTC medications, including administration tracking; process daily medication refill requests; and monitor, replenish, and conduct monthly audits of first aid kits to ensure compliance.
Document and submit all incident and restraint reports in compliance with clinic policies.
Foster a safe, nurturing environment that promotes respect, diversity, acceptance, and compassion while maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries with clients and staff at all times.
Adhere to all security and operational procedures while staying current with professional training requirements.
Attend and participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, implement guidance, and show a willingness to grow and improve professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.