LPN-Behavioral Health

Worker Type PRN Job Summary Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license. Primary Responsibilities Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well‑being of patients. Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services. Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self‑care post‑discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow‑up care. Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to evolving health and nursing needs. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. License and Certifications – Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) License and Certifications – Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employment SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr