Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Intermountain Health • Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, UT

2d • $27 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. Shift: Day

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire OR obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
• Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable to unit.
• May need IV certification as required by facility.
• Colorado sites: Current IV Certification or obtain IV Certification in the State of practice within three (3) months of hire.
• Montana sites: Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three (3) months of hire.
• LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within 4 years.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
• One (1) year specialty clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms.
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions.
• Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely.
• Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
• Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed