Licensed Practical Nurse | Behavioral Health Resource Center | Day Shift | Full-time (3-12s)

Qualifications

• Medication Administration & IV Therapy
• Administer oral and intravenous (IV) medications in accordance with the patient's treatment plan and physician orders under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Auxiliary tasks related to IV medication administration and maintenance therapy under the direct supervision of the RN, including:
• Validating prescribed IV solutions.
• Assessing and monitoring infusion sites.
• Administering IV therapy as ordered.
• Monitoring IV patency and patient comfort.
• Discontinuing IV therapy at the appropriate time as ordered by the attending clinician.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Monitoring
• Provide direct nursing care and implement individualized plans of care for assigned patients.
• Observe and assess patient behavior, symptoms, and responses to treatments and interventions.
• Maintain and document vital signs, reporting findings and changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and collaborate with the RN to increase monitoring, implement appropriate interventions, or facilitate transfer to a higher level of care when necessary.

• Supervision & Team Collaboration
• Oversee and participate in patient care activities performed by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), including:
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs.
• Assisting with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Performing linen changes.
• Monitoring dietary intake.
• Assisting with ambulation and other basic patient care needs.
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

• Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Testing
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as ordered by the attending clinician, including:
• Determining the appropriate venipuncture method.
• Collecting blood specimens according to ordered tests.
• Verifying patient identification and ensuring proper specimen labeling.
• Monitoring patients for adverse reactions during and after specimen collection.
• Conducting bedside glucose monitoring as appropriate.

• Wound Care & Preventive Care
• Implement preventive care measures and monitor skin integrity.
• Perform wound care treatments according to physician orders and individualized treatment plans.
• Assess wound healing progress and patient response to treatment.
• Report changes in wound status or patient condition to the RN or supervising clinician.

• Patient & Family Education
• Provide patient and family education based on assessed needs, including:
• Health conditions and disease management.
• Medication education.
• Wellness and preventive health practices.
• Follow-up care instructions and treatment compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management within the scope of the position.