Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseDESERT MOUNTAIN HEALTH LLC - SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250OverviewPosition Type Full-Time/Part-TimeDescriptionThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to patients/families/legal guardians. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to each patient's individual treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.The following are duties and responsibilities that the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall provide:Maintains and follows nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility, philosophy, and operational policiesComplete health assessments, implement treatment plans, and accurately documents outcomes in the EHR for all assigned clients each shift in a timely mannerReviews daily incident reports and records patient incidents dailyAssist in admissions and discharges while abiding by facility nursing proceduresFollow physician orders as written in treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS, or CINAAssess and report signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and or psychosocial changes patient's condition to the provider and clinical teamAssist with referrals to appropriate health agencies and coordinates medical servicesProviding health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, withdrawal management, medications, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition in a way they understandObserve and participate in medication procedures and make recommendations as neededAttend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the nursing teamMaintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual trainings, CEUs, and performance reviewsUtilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when neededDelegate certain duties to non-licensed staff such as BHTs or Resident TechsLearn and utilize the software's available (Ritten, Paycom, etc) efficiently to complete job requirementsQualificationsThe LPN requires the successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program along with:Active LPN license in good standing2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 years of previous psychiatric and/orsubstance experienceDe-escalation/crisis intervention experience (preferred)IV insertion and blood draw capabilities are, or willingness to learnMust be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take directionValid driver's license or reliable transportationValid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hireHigh level of confidentialityExceptional display of verbal and written communicationAbility to successfully pass a background and drug screen