What are the responsibilities and job description for the REACH Licensed Practical Nurse (PT) position at Richmond Behavioral Health?
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking part-time LPN's to join our REACH team! The successful candidate will perform intermediate human support work in the care and treatment of clients, managing, preparing and monitoring medications, transcribing doctor’s orders, administering injections, obtaining lab specimens, preparing and maintaining records and files, attending clinical staff meetings and trainings and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the REACH Nurse Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; order medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders
Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors client’s response to treatment.
Manages, sorts and prepares medications for distribution to patients; evaluates, reviews and monitors medication compliance.
Administers injections, immunizations, and medications with training and supervision; assist the physician as needed.
Draws venus blood, fingerstick, urine and other routine laboratory work; obtains and processes specimens; sends to the laboratory for analysis.
Consults with physicians, case manager, team members and pharmacies on new orders, changes, preauthorizations and lab results; reviews and verifies discharge orders.
Responds to medical emergencies and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.
Completes incident reports, documentations, notifications, and follow-ups as applicable.
Prepares and maintains patient charts, logs and records; orders, tracks and stocks supplies and medications.
Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.
Ensures required trainings are current and completed in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques and the care and treatment of all types of clients; considerable knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices; skills in preparing and administering medications and general knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contradictions; skill in the operation of general and specialized equipment used in the area of assignment; ability to make astute observations of patient's conditions and to report changes accurately; ability to understand, interpret, and relate oral and written instruction; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, medical personnel, other employees and the general public.
Essential Functions
Admits clients to the program; obtains physician orders; order medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders
Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors client’s response to treatment.
Manages, sorts and prepares medications for distribution to patients; evaluates, reviews and monitors medication compliance.
Administers injections, immunizations, and medications with training and supervision; assist the physician as needed.
Draws venus blood, fingerstick, urine and other routine laboratory work; obtains and processes specimens; sends to the laboratory for analysis.
Consults with physicians, case manager, team members and pharmacies on new orders, changes, preauthorizations and lab results; reviews and verifies discharge orders.
Responds to medical emergencies and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.
Completes incident reports, documentations, notifications, and follow-ups as applicable.
Prepares and maintains patient charts, logs and records; orders, tracks and stocks supplies and medications.
Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.
Ensures required trainings are current and completed in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques and the care and treatment of all types of clients; considerable knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices; skills in preparing and administering medications and general knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contradictions; skill in the operation of general and specialized equipment used in the area of assignment; ability to make astute observations of patient's conditions and to report changes accurately; ability to understand, interpret, and relate oral and written instruction; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, medical personnel, other employees and the general public.
