Psych LPN

Job Title : Psych LPN

Location : Savannah, GA 31406

Duration : 3 months to long term

Shift : 3x12-Hour (07 : 00 PM - 07 : 30 AM)

Role & Responsibilities :

• 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.

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