Provide comprehensive nursing care and basic health monitoring for patients in a behavioral health inpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and ensure patient safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Opportunities at Maple Heights Behavioral Health $5k Bonus Day Shift 7am – 7pm 3 12s and every other weekend Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that will provide comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health.
If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
· Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals. · Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety. · Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. · Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs. · Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness. · Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. · Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner. · Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice. · Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards. · Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.
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FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Market context
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