Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Is Currently Seeking a Experienced and Motivated LPN to Join our Team!

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.   If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse/LVN is responsible for following assigned duties provided through the charge nurse on the shift.
• The LPN/LVN will provide appropriate nursing interventions as indicated for the care and safety of the patients.
• The LPN/LVN administered medications according to the prescribed orders in a timely manner.
• Documents the medication and procedures implemented into the medical record following the established protocol.
• Works as a team member to facilitate completion of the admission and discharge process for all patients assigned.
• Transcribes orders accurately and audits the medical record for accuracy of the orders being transcribed and implemented. 
• Assumes the role of patient advocate providing education to patients and families as indicated.
• Communicates with other members of the nursing team to fulfill the needs of the patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living. Encourages and fosters independence with the patients as indicated.
• Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues.
• Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately.
• Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Ensures daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol.
• Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance.
• Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Actively works with the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high. 
• The work environment may include chemicals used for cleaning, and have dust, mist, and stream generated in housekeeping tasks. 
• This is a smoke-free workplace.
• Work requires spending approximately 75% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. 

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required:

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.

License: 

• Current , unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience:  

• One (1) year of LPN experience preferred, preferably in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, or assisted living setting. (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, and resident care standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****