Behavioral Health Nurse Per Diem LPN

Innovive Health•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Innovive Health, a recognized leader in home healthcare, is seeking experienced clinical professionals to join our growing team. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and professional development opportunities across all our office locations (Colorado, Iowa, and Massachusetts). Innovive Health provides a supportive environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients by delivering care in the comfort of their home. Our dedicated teams go above and beyond to provide high-quality, compassionate care, and we believe the quality of our employees is the foundation of the care we deliver. By embracing innovation, data, and the latest technologies, Innovive drives better outcomes for patients while lowering costs across the healthcare system. We invest in our clinicians and support teams through competitive pay, reduced quotas, training programs, continued education, and a collaborative work environment, while remaining fully committed to treating every patient with dignity and respect. Join a team that shares a commitment to the highest standards of care for every patient! Ask us about our Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Our employees are our biggest asset. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Flexible Schedules to fit your lifestyle Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Mileage Reimbursement 401k with company match Dayforce Wallet - voluntary benefit that gives you access to earned pay Employee Assistance Program Online CEU credits Rewarding one-on-one care One-on-one mentoring and 24/7 clinical support Excellent career growth opportunities POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) Per Diem is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized patient needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.

Requirements

Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Is currently licensed as an LPN
Complies with accepted professional standards and principles
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportation
Possesses and maintains CPR certification
Has presented a pre-employment physician’s health clearance including negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by organization policy
Has satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers
Participates in a one-week new hire classroom-based clinical orientation program.
Completes 5 shadowing shifts with your assigned preceptor within a two-week period after the classroom-based orientation program.
Works a minimum of two shifts per month starting the first month after new hire orientation has been completed.
Works one weekend shift per month based on needs of the organization.
Works at least one holiday during the calendar year, either one major winter (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s) or one spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day).
Completes all documentation and respond to all communication regarding documentation per the agency policy.
Participates in mandatory per diem staff meetings.
Completes all clinical education requirements and annual competencies.
Participates in OASIS training per the needs of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with two years of related work experience

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
Performs delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
Administers medication accurately, observing patient response as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
Maintains and coordinates communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, patient, and health care team feedback.
Assists in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care; gives punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
Uses available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease; utilizes appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion.
Assists patients, family members or other patients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
Performs other duties as assigned.