LPN
Core
Licensed Practical Nurse performing psychiatric/mental health assessments, medication administration, and clinical monitoring in behavioral health settings.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Direct patient care and treatment support within behavioral health facilities
Domain
Behavioral Health / Mental Health
Required skills
Psychiatric assessment, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, CLIA waived lab testing, healthcare education, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Six months to one year experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric/mental health assessments and evaluate mental status; Administer and monitor medications; Monitor changes in health status including vital signs and disease states; Provide phone triage and medication education; Conduct CLIA waived laboratory testing and phlebotomy; Collaborate with treatment team and external providers; Complete clinical documentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC