LPN - AW

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Staff Nurse or Charge Nurse, the psychiatric Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of nursing care consistent with the treatment plan. Additionally, he/she is responsible for concise documentation for an assigned group of patients.

• Restore and promote patient's health by completing the nursing process
• Observe patients and reports/records their medical and physical condition appropriately
• Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.) as required
• Assist with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration
• As needed, and using approved methods, assist in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions; including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients
• Assist Medical Director and registered nurses
• Administer medications and/or injections as needed
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process
• Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient
• Insure patient dignity and respect patient values
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential
• Operate within ethical standards
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Provide efficient discharge plans and obtain accurate histories at admission Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to
  • Admission paperwork
  • Assessments (mental and physical)
  • Progress notes
  • Interventions
  • Evaluations
  • Discharge paperwork
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to safety standards; infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations
• Use hygienic practices and teach patient hygienic practices
• Complete all required staff competencies per program regulations in a timely manner
• Renew licenses and certifications in a timely manner
• Participate in individual, group, and family psychotherapy and educational seminars as appropriate
• Insure operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Provide feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

• Successful completion of state approved training program
• License / Certification
• State LPN certification/license
• CPR certification if required by state
• Minimum one year experience preferred with appropriate education

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Proficient in applicable software applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Above average organizational skills
• Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

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