Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hickory Behavioral at Kingman
Department : Nursing
Direct Report To : Director of Nursing
Job Type : PRN
About the Role :
Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for completing nursing treatments, medication administration and education, and documentation.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
- Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
- Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer :
401kDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePTOVision insuranceCareer developmentMental health daysHoliday payJob Qualifications :
A nursing degree from an accredited school of Nursing requiredAt least 2 years prior experience as an LPN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experienceComputer proficiency, including EMRAbility to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.Understanding of Substance Use Disorders and Dual DiagnosisMust maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and exercise time management skills.Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floorSchedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patientsMust hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.Key Responsibilities :
Conducts medication count and maintains emergency drug kitDocuments patient educationFollows admission proceduresFollows discharge proceduresMonitors health record documentation timeliness and accuracyMonitors HIPAA complianceEnsures OSHA and employee illness or injury procedures are followedReceives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriatelyEnsures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory lawsPerforms pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain managementFollows workplace injury proceduresReports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of NursingUses two identifiers when administering medications and documentsLooks for performance opportunities and ensures PI activities are ongoingReports unsafe conditions to Nursing LeadershipPerforms appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shiftReports and documents suicide risks to appropriate staffUses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriatelyMaintains active nursing license