Licensed Practical Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health - Full Time 72 Hour
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Overview
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction and supervision of an RN/, the LPN/GPN utilizes their knowledge of practical nursing, age-specific needs, and the care/treatment of mentally ill persons. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
- Proficient in therapeutic 1:1's.
- Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
- An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and working collaboratively in the development, implementation, and revision of each patient's interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Observing and evaluating each patient, documenting their observations and evaluations, and providing the RN with relevant clinical information.
- Utilizing nursing knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to effectively provide direct patient care, as well as observing and documenting outcomes.
- Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
- Assisting in providing patient and family education.
- Working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
Shifts:
- Rotation - 3-12-hour shifts
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