LPN / LVN

Description This is where you change your story At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives! Who are we? Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof. Who are you? Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within. We might be a perfect fit for you! Further details to be discussed upon offer. As the LPN / LVN you will, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provide direct patient care to patients as assigned. Maintain a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients. Essential Duties Include :

• Direct Patient Care
• Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by supervising Registered Nurse.
• Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to an RN or appropriate Medical Staff member.
• Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating
• Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
• Report changes in patients condition or behavior to an RN or Medical Provider, including agitation, high risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns.
• Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and / or other situations, using approved interventions.
• Initiate and / or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated.
• Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.
• Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to an RN or Medical Provider.
• Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
• Facilitate educational / activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and / or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
• Shift Support
• Review assignment sheet, communication / report books, and facility designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc.
• Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Remain on duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report.
• Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy.
• Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
• Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned. Take action to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Program Director, Director of Nursing or Designee.
• Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if noncompliance is identified.
• Medication Administration
• Ensure a First Dose Review has been completed prior to the administration of any new medication.
• Obtain clarification on medication orders that are unclear, do not include all the required elements or include Do Not Use abbreviations. Read Back and receive confirmation on all telephone / verbal orders.
• Accurately administers medications as prescribed, ensuring proper preparation, dispensing, and documentation. This includes verifying patient identity, following safety protocols, and adhering to legal requirements for drug handling. Also educates patients on medication use and monitors for therapeutic effects and side effects to ensure patient safety.
• Reinforce medication teaching on all new medications and respond to additional questions and concerns the patient may have regarding medications. Forward all complicated questions to an RN or Medical Provider.
• Document medication variances and / or adverse drug reactions on the appropriate form and notify the patient, practitioner and facility leadership as directed per policy.
• Control access to the medication rooms and / or medication dispensing machines in accordance with facility policy.
• Ensure medication room and equipment is clean, including no personal belongings in the medication room.
• Other
• Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record / transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety. Qualifications Education and Experience :
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current state licensure.
• CPI / CPR Certified per policy.
• Driver Safety Training.
• One year behavioral health / substance abuse related experience preferred. We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen. Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out.