Licensed Practical Nurse - Psych Unit

Under direction, provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for adult patients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.

Provides direct patient care.

Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills.

Documents and maintains data on patient’s record.

Maintains a safe environment.

Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education.

Provides for life support.

Acts as a patient advocate.

Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.

Participates in performance improvement.

Delegates and / or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion.

Performs related work as required.

Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Conducts herself / himself effectively in stressful situations.

Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.

Provides basic nursing care under the directions of the Registered Nurse.

Education : Vocational / Technical degree in Practical Nursing required.

Certification / License : Louisiana LPN license required. CPR required. ACLS preferred.

Additional Experience Preferred

One year of LPN experience preferred.

One year of Behavioral Health experience preferred.

De-escalation training

Current knowledge of clinical practice

Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.

Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adult patients.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.