What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / RN for Mental Health Treatment Center - Part Time position at Sanctuary Mental Health and Wellness?
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients. Sanctuary Mental Health and Wellness strives to be a place where our employees love to come to work, where they feel important, empowered, happy and have fun in a purpose driven company which is committed to serving their patients’ recovery needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Assesses clients' current condition, health problems and/or needs including, but not limited to: seizure risk, level of cognition, vital signs and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
- Anticipation of clients' needs based on their mental health diagnosis, previous history, pre existing conditions and current status.
- Monitors and provides interventions for clients in the event of medication side effects, including adverse drug reactions.
- Demonstrates the ability to establish a professional rapport with clients, families, and other caregivers.
- Assesses and monitors clients throughout their stay to determine the clients' response to care and when there are significant changes in the clients' condition provides proper interventions in a timely manner.
- Document's accurately and thoroughly in notes in accordance with established policies and procedures including in a timely manner and legibly.
- Carries out care for clients safely and effectively in accordance with the clients' physician.
- Interacts with clients in accordance with the goals and interventions outlined in their respective treatment plans and specific needs.
- Demonstrates the ability to interact appropriately with clients and coworkers at all times.
- Communicates effectively with the Medical Director and other appropriate parties in order to plan, deliver, and evaluate the client's response to care.
- Maintains HIPAA standards/laws in all aspects of their duties.
Skills/Requirements:
- Tennessee LPN/RN license required.
- Experience: Mental Health preferred.
- Must be team-oriented and have strong nursing as well as administrative skills
- Ability to work on several assignments at once, good communication skills and strong medical background.
- Provides individual medication education on topics, issues, and concerns relating to nursing discipline.
- Collects information and completes documentation for each patient/client in accordance with licensure and current policies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Rehabilitation center
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seymour, TN 37865: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30