Licensed Practical Nurse

Shifts : 7p-7 : 30a / 11p-7 : 30a / 3-11 : 30p

Duties :

Perform technical nursing duties under the supervision of the Charge Nurse who is a Registered Nurse and assists with other related duties involved in providing age-appropriate patient care.

Administers medications, assists with patient teaching, assists Health Aides and other staff with patient care and non-clinical tasks.

Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.

Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in divisional activities.

Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.

Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors. Administers medications to patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments.

Participates with interdisciplinary team. Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.

Takes action to ensure patients' safety and to maintain a safe environment.

Participates in team meetings, development of plan of care, and shift reports.

Participates in an orientation consisting of supervised on the job training.

Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.

Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department policies, including diet and physical activity.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Responds to hospital codes as appropriate.

LPN Competency Skill Requirements

One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.

LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required for this Contract.

LPNs shall have basic office equipment (copier / fax) and computer literacy skills.

Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.

Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all information in patient's electronic medical record and / or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by Department.

Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms.

Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area.

Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.

Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis.

Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.

Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in diversional activities.

Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital sign changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.

Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to escalate to the next level Provider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee).

Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan

Observes adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action.

Minimum Requirements :

Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.

Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.