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LPN-Behavioral Health

SSM Health

#Behavioral Health #Patient Assessment #LPN #Patient Care #Nursing #Healthcare #Clinical Nursing #BLS HCP #ANA Code of Ethics #Medical Administration

Quick overview

Provides direct nursing care and patient assessments under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing therapeutic services, and educating patients and families on treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid LPN license in the state of work. Must hold a Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationPoint Of Care TestingNursing CareHolistic HealthBehavioral Health CareClinical Observation

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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