Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Duties

• Administers medications
• Assists with patient teaching
• Assists Health Aides and other staff with patient care and non-clinical tasks
• Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors
• Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in divisional activities
• Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse
• Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors
• Administers medications to patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments
• Participates with interdisciplinary team
• Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients
• Takes action to ensure patients safety and to maintain a safe environment
• Participates in team meetings, development of plan of care, and shift reports
• Participates in an orientation consisting of supervised on the job training
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department policies, including diet and physical activity
• Responds to hospital codes as appropriate

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
• LPN Competency Skill Requirements: One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required. LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required for this Contract.
• LPNs shall have basic office equipment (copier/fax) and computer literacy skills. Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
• Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all information in patients electronic medical record and/or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by Department.
• Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms
• Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician
• Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record
• Order Medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area
• Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste
• Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately
• Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in diversional activities
• Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital sign changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse
• Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to escalate to the next level Provider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee)
• Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan
• Evaluates adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
• Company 401(k) plans with eligibility from the 1st day of the month following hire
• Nationwide contract opportunities
• Dedicated Administrative Support Staff
• Sydney Health Mobile App with features focusing on wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
• Rural Health Line (24/7 Nurseline) for health-related inquiries
• Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services
• Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
• BenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, pet insurance, movie tickets, flight and more
• Access HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal