License Practical Nurse LPN

HIGHLAND-CLARKSBURG HOSPITAL INC•Clarksburg, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments. Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, documents and follow procedures.
Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with patients and their families, employees and public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables as needed.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work with children, adolescents or adults experiencing mental health disturbances or dual diagnoses.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while maintaining the assurance of patient safety at all times and following unit and hospital policies and procedures.
Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family. Serves as a role model for patients and peers.
Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
Prepares, administers, and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects. Responsible for control and security of medications.
Observes, documents and communicates/report with the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter patient care. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality patient care is delivered.
Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
Constructively participates in appropriate communities within the nursing department while developing an understanding of and remaining informed regarding activities of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medical Records Committee, Nursing Standards Committee, Utilization Review Committee, Infection Control, Safety, Quality Council (serving on team as assigned), and any other pertinent committees.
Has the ability to assess developmental stages of age groups working with and distinguishing expected reaction/activity.
Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.
Continues self-knowledge development by participating in staff development (internal and external), by reading current articles and by participation in unit staffing, treatment planning, and training.
Reviews and assures knowledge of new policies and procedures is current.
Serves as charge nurse as needed.
Other duties as assigned.