What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN RES - Mid Shift position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
Position : Lead LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Location : Tapestry
Pay : $27-$30.86
Shift : Mid shift (EOW)
Job purpose
Under the supervision of the RN Nurse Supervisor, the Lead LPN performs as a licensed care giver and assumes responsibility and accountability for Patients' well-being while providing assistance to the Nurse Manager as a leader among its peers.
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as all DEA, BOP, MDH and DHS regulations.
- Provide appropriate nursing services and education to patients / clients.
- Consistently communicate pharmacy and nursing related issues and activities with RN Nurse Manager.
- Observe, record, and report, to the appropriate person, any symptoms, reactions and changes in a patient's condition.
- Receive and transcribe physician orders to patient / client charts.
- Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting the care provided and the response to that care and assist another nursing staff with the same.
- Administer Mantoux to patients / clients and staff as required.
- Attend and participate in staff in-services and meetings.
- Assist Nurse Manager with audits, staff education, orientation of new nursing personnel and daily activities as requested.
- All other duties as assigned.
The following duties are normal for this position at Residential locations.
The following duties are normal for this position at MAT locations.
Qualifications
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Ability
Physical Requirements
outcomes and obtain data
Benefits :
We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Many have been through our program personally and know what it takes to get back on that road to recovery - and stay there. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach / teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $27 - $31
