What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse 7pm-7am position at Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital?
- May work independently or as a part of the multidisciplinary team
- Complete physical and mental health assessments
- Develop strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible
- Plan, Implement and document physical and mental health nursing care plans
- Evaluate and update nursing care plans as needed
- Administer and assess the effects of prescribed medications and treatments
- Utilize we-based, pyxis and written information to identify drug interactions/contraindications/side effects
- Observe and report behavioral changes
- Encourage patients to participate in interpersonal and other therapeutic activities to enhance their interpersonal skills
