LPN

Company: Terros Health
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Licensed Practical Nurse. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate. Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Forthe last50 years, the heart of everything we do isinspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotesIntegrity,Compassion, andEmpowerment, we encourage you to apply!Terros Health: Extraordinary Care. Empowered People. Exceptional Outcomes.Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020" as awarded by AZ Big Media.is hiring an Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse to join our integrated care team in Tempe, AZ. Position is located near Loop 202/ Priest DrSchedule: 4 - 10'sOffering an EXCELLENT SALARYOutpatient / SMI PopulationAdditional Language Differential Pay Available (Bilingual in Spanish; $2/hour)Full Benefits Package including 401K GENEROUS PTO/Sick policy (4+ weeks in Year 1)$$$ STARTING BONUS PLUS 6 MONTH BONUS $$$ TOTAL: $3000Performs telephone and on-site triage, assessing patients for urgency of needs and prioritization by acuityCoaches members and families on behavioral and physical health conditions, self-management techniques. Promotes treatment adherence and personal wellness within a recovery framework. Administers medications and keeps accurate records. Maintains current knowledge of all medications, immunizations, their side effects and current guidelines.Administers and documents vaccinations.Demonstrates critical thinking and takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to work independently within the scope of practice. Performs health evaluations (HRA), takes vitals, draws blood for lab tests ordered, assists with medication monitoring, administration of intramuscular medications and coordinates care with other providers in support of the integrated health model.If interested, please apply online at . INDUSTRY: Nursing EDUCATION: LPNJOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Practical Nurse with the Arizona State Board of Nursing. One (1) year prior experience in primary care or psychiatric setting and/or working with members receiving behavioral health services. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members. Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions. Strong understanding of substance use, addiction and recovery principles. Knowledge of chronic conditions experienced by those with serious mental illness preferred.COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferredLICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Arizona Driver's License, Active AZ Licensed Practical Nurse License. Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming rolePhysical Demands: Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation in hands and fingers to allow for completion of medical procedures.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.COVID Precautions: Terros Health remains open for all our patients' health and wellness needs. We have put in place many protocols to protect our employees and patients and to create a safe work environment. Visit our website to learn more: At Terros Health we care about the safety of our employees and patients. We now require all new employees have the COVID 19 vaccine prior to establishing employment. This represents our commitment to stopping the spread of this disease and protecting our community. Thank you for helping to protect our employees and patients.

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