LPN / LVN - Operating Room

Overview

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on crisis units. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. Patient treatment planning is through an interdisciplinary approach consisting of patient staffing’s and special care conferences. Assist with designated management duties in a leadership role. The patients served are patients of adults in need of the supportive setting of crisis services. Program care is focused on continuity, accountability, relationship based and evidence-based services that reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and supportive natural supports. A spirit of inquiry is encouraged and supported. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care.

Responsibilities

Key Accountability

• Admission assessment includes completion of the comprehensive evaluation of the mental status – patient’s mood, affect, though content and psychosocial issues.
• Initiates care plan updates and documents on the progress towards goals per unit policy.
• Maintains competence in performing procedures involved with the management of aggressive or potentially aggressive patients.
• Leads by coaching, training, and oversight of the medication management and certified medication aid programs for crisis services.
• Oversees the care of medications in crisis services.
• Is knowledgeable regarding managed care implications – precertification and utilization review procedures.
• Assists with crisis services placement, where applicable.
• Provides consultation regarding behavioral health issues as needed to other departments.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and other agencies.
• Provides consultation regarding behavioral health or medical issues as needed to staff / departments.
• Assists management with performance appraisal of unit staff.
• Assists with designated management duties.
• Assists with coaching / counseling staff as appropriate.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

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