Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days

Job Duties

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
• Meditation storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT's with the creation/modification of observation sheets
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law; higher education preferred
• Two years' as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN preferred; behavioral health setting ideal
• Licensed to practice in the State of licensure, active and in good standing required

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning
• Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect
• Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress
• Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision
• Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor

Benefits

• Starting rate $28.50/hr, based on experience
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package