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LPN GeriPsych FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare

#Behavioral Health #HIPAA #BLS #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #Nursing #Healthcare #De-escalation #Infection Control

Quick overview

The LPN provides direct, age-appropriate nursing care in a behavioral health setting, including administering medications and monitoring patient behavior. They also assist with daily activities, document care activities, and support crisis intervention under the guidance of an RN.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and hold a current LPN license. Additionally, they are required to possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and complete de-escalation or crisis management training.

professional certificateDocumentationAmbulationDe-escalationInfection controlMedication administrationCrisis interventionPatient safetyPatient assessmentSpecimen collectionHygiene assistanceBehavioral healthInterdisciplinary communicationNutrition supportPsychiatric nursingClinical observation

Job description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.
Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Psychiatric provides direct, age-appropriate nursing care in behavioral health settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
The LPN is responsible for supporting psychiatric care by observing patient behavior, providing prescribed treatments, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients with mental health conditions.
Essential Functions Participate in patient assessments and gather behavioral, psychological, and physical data.
Provide direct care including hygiene assistance, nutrition support, ambulation, and specimen collection.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Monitor and document patient responses to medications and interventions.
Maintain a therapeutic environment and monitor patient safety.
Report significant changes in patient behavior to RN and other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Document all care activities and ensure records are accurate and current.
Assist with crisis intervention under RN guidance.
Maintain compliance with infection control and hospital safety protocols.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong observational and clinical skills in behavioral health settings.
Ability to manage patients with psychiatric conditions and respond to behavioral crises.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
Understanding of confidentiality (HIPAA) and patient rights.

LPN GeriPsych FT Nights

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