Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Mission :

The LPN will deliver quality psychiatric nursing care to adult patients with behavioral health illnesses and substance abuse issues and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The LPN will administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with policy.

Bonus :

We offer a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus after six months of employment for full-time employees and $1000 for part-time employees.

Essential Functions :

• Administers all medication safely in accordance with policy and documents medication given and its effectiveness.
• Promptly and correctly notifies the Shift Director or DON of contracted orders and unavailable medications.
• Recommends improved methods for administering medications within the limits of clinical training.
• Completes all required assessments promptly.
• Consistently reflects ongoing assessments in the patient’s treatment plan and progress notes.
• Implements special precautions when indicated following established policy.
• Consistently puts patients and families at ease regarding hospitalization and treatment.
• Is vigilant and identifies potential patient problems.
• Participates in the treatment planning process, sharing observations and other relevant information.
• Assists patients with treatments and identifies when patients need assistance with ADLs.
• Demonstrates respect for patient rights, as reflected in individualized care.
• Verbalizes and demonstrates proper procedures for infection control.
• Directs staff to ensure the patients are engaged in the activity and the schedule is followed.
• Conducts community meetings and other groups as needed.
• Monitors assignments to ensure that tasks have been completed as assigned.
• Identifies problems promptly, reports, and corrects.
• Communicate effectively to the Shift Director to resolve unit and / or staffing issues promptly.
• Faxes admissions, transfers, and discharges to the admissions office promptly.
• Assures the rounds and interval checks are properly made and documented.
• Treats all patients with dignity and respect.
• Consistently maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital information; follows release-of-information policies and procedures.
• Uses effective verbal and non-verbal techniques to ensure positive outcomes for patients.

Job Requirements :

Physical and Mental Job Requirements :