Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time Weekend Swing
About the role
Located at Northpoint Idaho (Adult inpatient in Meridian, ID) and reporting to the Director of Nursing, As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time will provide and oversee the medical services provided to a caseload of patients. This licensed nursing professional will act as the medical treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each patient. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to patients and their family members. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, and will perform duties according to established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures. This position is expected to complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
- Administer medications to patients, and engage in education process
- Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care
- Provide admission, orientation, education and discharge plans to patients, families and others to aid in the treatment process
- Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care
- Participate in the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe environment, and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
- Admissions and discharges of patients
- Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms and document in the patient record
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure
- Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions
- Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care
- Actively participate as a member of