The LPN provides high-quality nursing care and medication administration to residents under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. They are also responsible for coordinating with the mental health treatment team and assisting in the management of resident activities and facility standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited practical nursing program, and a valid NCLEX-PN license. Current CPR/BLS certification is required, and while one year of experience is preferred, new graduates are welcome.
high schoolprofessional certificateTime ManagementMulti-taskingMedication AdministrationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningNursing CarePatient DocumentationMental Health Evaluation
Job description
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner. The LPN works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the well-being and comfort of residents.
Education Requirement
Complete a high school diploma or GED and
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
Experience Requirement
One (1) year experience Preferred
New Graduates are welcome
Licensure/Certification Requirement
Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
Complete a state-approved accredited program (Compact State License)
Current CPR/BLS card
Key Job Responsibilities
Practice within the scope of practice of an LPN
Complete all documentation by the end of shift
Communicate with patients, their families, and other caregivers
Educate patients and families on mental illness, medications prescribed, importance of adherence to maintain stabilization, and possible side effects of medications
Communicate with members of the mental health treatment team (peer specialists, mental health techs, clinicians, NP/PA/MD/DO) and other outside healthcare providers (Primary Care Providers-PCP) in an effort to coordinate efficient and effective care for the patients
Schedule mental health and medical appointments
Participate in the development of treatment and housing plans for patients in collaboration with a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Medical Doctor (MD)
Complete mental status exam and behaviors that includes an ongoing nursing evaluation of patient’s condition and document accordingly
Evaluate the effectiveness of medications, monitor for any adverse reactions, and immediately report any changes to the NP or MD
Monitor patients in the self-administration of medications
Administer medications to patients who are unable to perform self-administration according to label instructions
Administer medication via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, sublingual, intradermal routes
Participate in treatment planning and activities the housing facility and its residents
Responsible for supervision of residents and resident activities
Assist Housing Manager with monitoring and maintaining activities related to daily activities of the resident and facility (shopping, cleaning, maintaining inventory, meal planning, and assigning household chores)
Assist Housing Manager with assuring the house meets all regulatory standards
Evaluate the progress of patients in treatment and housing
Maintain patient medical records
Administer medications ordered by a Medical Doctor (MD) or NP
Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of the LPN
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Team work/Team building
Ability to multi-task
Effective time management
Supervision Provided by this Job
No
Physical Demands/Conditions
Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.").
