Behavioral Health LPN

Northeastern Tribal Health System•Miami, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform practical nursing duties in the care of adult and/or pediatric behavioral health patients.

Requirements

Successfully completing LPN program from accredited facility.
Must have and maintain LPN license in good standing.
Knowledge of human body structure, function, illnesses, and/or disease entities and skill sufficient to communicate with nurses, patients, family members and clinical staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to observe and reliably report the physical and emotional changes for inclusion in the patient’s care plan.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare dosages, and administer and recognize contraindications of prescribed medications.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary arrest.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with behavioral health patients.
Three to Five years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care.
Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan.
Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient’s condition to the provider.
Assists with screening, admitting, transferring and discharging patients.
Prepares and administers medications.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Operates and monitors general nursing equipment such as sphygmomanometers and electronic thermometers.
Operates and monitors specialized equipment for which the incumbent has been trained.
Participates in in-service, continuing education, and nursing meetings.
Other duties as assigned.