What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavior Health - Full Time position at IRMC?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction and supervision of an RN/, the LPN/GPN utilizes their knowledge of practical nursing, age-specific needs, and the care/treatment of mentally ill persons. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
- Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.
- Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
- An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and working collaboratively in the development, implementation, and revision of each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Observing and evaluating each patient, documenting their observations and evaluations, and providing the RN with relevant clinical information.
- Utilizing nursing knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to effectively provide direct patient care, as well as observing and documenting outcomes.
- Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
- Assisting in providing patient and family education.
- Working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
