LPN - Outpatient

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RIGHT TRACK - ADMIN REG FULL TIME Technical Olive Branch, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3342

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Practical Nurse licensure in the state of operation.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, experience in behavioral health care preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Hospital.

2. Uphold and embody Beacon Behavioral Hospital’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Participates in the planning, coordinating and documenting total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Accurately reports and records the patient’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
• Prepares clinical/progress notes daily and incorporates into the clinical record weekly, and documents monthly recertifications/Master Treatment Plan Updates in coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques.
• Educates and supervises other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Completes all clinical audits as delegated by Program Director. Assures all deficiencies are corrected and compliant with standards within a timely manner.
• Initiates and sustains the implementation of all physician orders.
• Remains cognizant of Medicare reimbursement criteria, current charting needs and dates of recertification of all patients under his/her care and supervision.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes.
• Participates in case conferences, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.
• Facilitates nursing psych-education groups as needed.
• Assures complete and timely documentation of each group facilitated.
• Complete Nursing Health Screen for every new admission.
• Communicate any issues/concerns with physician.
• Assist with nursing Performance Improvement contributions to problem identification, investigation, actions and monitoring of resolutions in effecting patient care and customer satisfaction systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care in coordination with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.