Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN will provide and oversee medical services, act as the medical treatment plan coordinator, and communicate with various stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Administer medications to patients and engage in education processes
• Utilize de-escalation skills when dealing with volatile patients to ensure personal and patient safety
• Develop and implement admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans for patients, families, and others
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report maintenance needs to appropriate staff
• Admit and discharge patients, obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document in the patient record
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure, monitor patients, and document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, and other treatment planning items
• Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers
• Oversee and participate in quality assurance and compliance activities
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care

Qualifications/Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where services are rendered
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred)
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout duration of employment
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Able to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match