Health Care Nurse/LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health is responsible for administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders and giving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse. the lvn will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric and emotional disorders. the lvn will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care. the lvn will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
Essential Functions

Follows the direction of the RN appropriately
Completes task in a timely manner
Acts as a member of the nursing team
Ensures that individual patient observation/checks are conducted
Physician orders are transcribed and administered accurately
Medications are administered safely and accurately with demonstrated knowledge of indications and side effects
Documentation adequately reflects acuity (physical and emotional status)
Response to interventions and progress toward goals
Communicate patient's response to interventions to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and daily report
Will interact with patients and groups of patients to enhance communication and delivery of quality care
Orient patient/family to program
Explain and enforce patient rights and act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld; able to preserve confidentiality
Ensure completion and monitoring of detox protocol
Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
Will follow hospital policy for medication administration
Will deliver quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
May be required to perform other duties responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Additional Information

Reports to: Nurse Manager or Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA Status: none exempt
Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education: Graduate from an accredited LVN/LPN program required.
License: Current LVN/LPN license as required by state regulations.
Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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