What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Mental/Behavioral Health-Pediatrics (Day & Night Shift) position at KVC Health Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
To recognize out of the ordinary circumstances such as sickness and injury and know the appropriate steps to follow. To help ensure the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the clients.
Nursing services include taking medication orders and the administration of medications; charting and medical record keeping; infection control monitoring and assuring that needs are met in a timely manner; working with the staff nutritionist to meet patients dietary needs; communicating with case managers or adults in charge of the patients physical health; assisting with injuries and accidents; and consultation with direct care staff.
Pay :
25-$29 / hr
Plus an additional $3 / hr for night differential or $5 / hr for weekend differential (does not stack)
Education :
One year certificate from an accredited college or technical school
Experience :
Three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification / Licensure :
At least 21 years old
Valid Drivers License
Valid Auto Insurance
Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kansas
Job Duties / Responsibilities :
Completes nursing health assessment on all patients at admission within 72 hours after admission to residential services.
Completes daily assessment and vital signs per policy.
Complete bed management and / or room changes and communicate to the treatment team
Attend treatment team as indicated
Ensures proper medications are available for the patient during the stay at Camber
Reviews all doctor’s orders in time to receive new medication and / or implement orders before leaving shift
Notifies the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner of new orders
Transcribes doctor’s orders from previous shift if necessary
Collects specimens for labs per doctor’s orders
Accurately receives and transcribes doctor’s orders
Notifies proper individuals concerning patient’s status
Dispenses medication, including narcotics, monitors medication passes as needed
Camber nursing applies first aid to patients and staff when necessary
Takes verbal order from community physicians when appropriate and calls a Camber physician for approval
Obtains approval from the Camber doctors to continue medication that the patient had when admitted
Communicates in turnover any and all patient’s medical concerns and problems
Assists the unit staff, when possible, with the scheduling of outside doctor appointments, when referred by a Camber doctor
Nursing reviews MAR’s for accurate medication passing and documentation, along with any special orders being addressed through documentation
Accurately monitors and documents on MAR’s
Checks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medication
Monitors all allergies of patients and reactions to new medications for adverse reaction
Assist the doctor during clinical hours
When nursing input is requested, the nurse will document a follow up on variances and critical variances
Communicates with dietary any new or changes in client diets, also reports any allergies of a patient to dietary
Administers all PRN psychotropic medications under the direct order of a doctor
Nonmedical staff are not allowed to dictate when PRN’s are given
Obtains consent for immunizations, PPD’s, and allergy shots needed for outside providers
Nursing will review all immunization records for up-to-date immunizations, then report any immunizations that are behind to the doctor
Ensure that patients have proper medications available at school, with the proper consents signed. Notify the school immediately when the doctor has changed any medication
Reports to the Nursing Supervisor of any reportable infections disease and completes Infection Control Forms as needed
Demonstrate proper usage of the EKG and glucometer machines
Demonstrates competency in waived testing
Assist with patient / parent teaching as needed
When nursing is available, properly packs all medications for passes and discharges or reviews pass sheets / medications
Properly reports any abuse / neglect of a patient
Pull medications that are discontinued
Report major disabling, or life threatening illness or injury to the Nurse Manager or designee
Checks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medication
Communicate any medical / psychiatric concerns of a patient with the treatment team and receive physician order as needed from the appropriate physician and carry out any orders, protecting the patient, to ensure well being
Conduct hygiene / educational groups
Assists in staff training as needed
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