Licensed Practical Nurse

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.").

PRN only