Licensed Practical Nurse - Mountains Behavioral Health - Full Time 72 Hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of an RN/, the LPN/GPN utilizes their knowledge of practical nursing, age-specific needs, and the care/treatment of mentally ill persons. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.


• Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.


• Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.


• An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and working collaboratively in the development, implementation, and revision of each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan.


• Observing and evaluating each patient, documenting their observations and evaluations, and providing the RN with relevant clinical information.


• Utilizing nursing knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to effectively provide direct patient care, as well as observing and documenting outcomes.


• Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.


• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.


• Assisting in providing patient and family education.


• Working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.


• Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.


• EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience


• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  
  
  
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
  
  
  
  

Shifts:

• Rotation - 3–12-hour shifts