The LPN provides comprehensive mental healthcare to children and young people, including assessments, medication administration, and treatment plan implementation. They also supervise Mental Health Technicians and coordinate interdisciplinary care to ensure patient safety and healing.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Oklahoma LPN license and be certified in CPR/First Aid. Proficiency in English communication and basic computer knowledge are also required.
professional certificatePatient AdvocacyPatient CareCPRPatient EducationTreatment PlanningBehavioral InterventionTrauma Informed CarePain ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationNursing ProcessMedical DocumentationFirst AidStaff OrientationVerbal De-escalationHandle With CarePsychotropic Medication Administration
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Parkside
Hospital -
Tulsa,
OK 74120Position
Type: Full TimeDo you enjoy making a difference in a patient’s life? Do you enjoy making a difference in your community? Come work at Parkside! Where healing happens. Every day. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society’s most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on children and young people, ages 5 to 26. For over 65 years, Parkside’s physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time. Part- time and full- time Licensed Practical Nurse positions available. Apply for more details and a tour of our new facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing process - assessments, interventions (including pain management, reassessment, management and patient/family education regarding pain), etc. under the direct supervision of a RN
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Provides leadership and oversight of Mental Health Technicians. Is able to delegate and follow up on assignments
Functions as a patient and family advocate at all times
Demonstrates the ability to identify patient behaviors that require intervention. Continuously observes significant behaviors, actions and activities of the patients. Documents observations in the patient’s charts, reflecting implementation of the treatment plan. Reports any unusual occurrences
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Consults other departments and the treatment team as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
401K
Company Paid Life Insurance
Formulates and implements patient treatment plans; family is included when appropriate. Ability to revise treatment plans as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness
Possesses the skills of verbal de-escalation and able to avoid power struggles with patients. Sets limits for patients. Ability to provide trauma informed care to all patients and families
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
Communicates appropriately and clearly to patients, families, and team members. Treats everyone with respect and dignity
Documentation meets current standards and policies
Maintains fit for duty. Acts in a professional manner and follows all of Parkside policies and procedures
Orients new staff members to the unit
Demonstrates the ability to be organized and flexible, acts appropriately in stressful/emergency situations. Able to provide Handle with Care when needed
Demonstrates administrative skills such as phone etiquette, organization of medical records, and general office tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned Licensed Practical NurseREGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Current Oklahoma LPN license without restrictions CPR/First Aid Certification Exceptional ability to ensure high-quality patient care and expedite concerns Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing Basic computer knowledge Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match Company Paid Life Insurance, Disability and more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
