Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Baptist Healthcare System•Richmond, KY

19d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a secured, therapeutic inpatient setting that provides short-term, intensive psychiatric care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, therapists, and behavioral health technicians, who collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans. Under the direct supervision of a behavioral health (BH) registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN), within scope of the LPN practice and regulatory standards, assists the RN in providing and coordinating holistic care of the patient through honoring patients’ mind, body and spirit while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. LPN clinical proficiency is based on a sound knowledge base together with the understanding of the theories and science of practical nursing practice. The LPN must have the ability to delegate appropriate work to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while taking responsibility for the work delegated. The LPN has knowledge, nurse training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses. Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to: Assists RN with assessment of patient’s clinical and functional status. Performs assessment of patient’s clinical and functional status with input and oversight of an RN. Contributes to completion of patient database and ongoing assessment. Considers the patient’s culture, age and developmental level. Documents concurrently. Identifies patient risk factors. Performs physical and psychosocial assessment according to scope of practice. Collects physiologic monitoring data (patient weight, vital signs, lab results and diagnostic test results) upon admission and ongoing.

Requirements

Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Completion and maintenance of BLS and other designated unit specific certification and training requirements

Nice To Haves

Preferred Associate’s In Nursing
Completion of an accredited registered nurse associate degree or bachelor’s degree nursing program within 3 years of hire.
Additional certification may be required based on area of specialty

Responsibilities

Assists RN with assessment of patient’s clinical and functional status.
Performs assessment of patient’s clinical and functional status with input and oversight of an RN.
Contributes to completion of patient database and ongoing assessment.
Considers the patient’s culture, age and developmental level.
Documents concurrently.
Identifies patient risk factors.
Performs physical and psychosocial assessment according to scope of practice.
Collects physiologic monitoring data (patient weight, vital signs, lab results and diagnostic test results) upon admission and ongoing.