LPN-Behavioral Health Center
Core
Provides direct nursing care and therapeutic procedures to inpatients in a behavioral health center setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and therapeutic interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, Basic Life Support certification, patient care administration, medication administration (IM/IV/oral/nebulization), vital signs monitoring, patient assessment, care plan development, documentation, family education assistance
Preferred skills
1 year clinical experience
Technologies
Hospital computer systems for data capture
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care per plan of care, perform therapeutic procedures, observe and report patient symptoms/progress, assist physicians with examinations, collect data for nursing assessment, document interventions, administer medications, assist in patient/family education, participate in care plan development
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC