Licensed Practical Nurse (Psych)

Hickory Recovery • Cambridge, OH

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About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for completing nursing treatments, medication administration and education, and documentation.

Requirements

• A nursing degree from an accredited school of Nursing required
• At least 2 years prior experience as an LPN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Computer proficiency, including EMR
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Understanding of Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis
• Must maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and exercise time management skills.
• Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor
• Schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medication count and maintains emergency drug kit
• Documents patient education
• Follows admission procedures
• Follows discharge procedures
• Monitors health record documentation timeliness and accuracy
• Monitors HIPAA compliance
• Ensures OSHA and employee illness or injury procedures are followed
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory laws
• Performs pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain management
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Reports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of Nursing
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications and documents
• Looks for performance opportunities and ensures PI activities are ongoing
• Reports unsafe conditions to Nursing Leadership
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Reports and documents suicide risks to appropriate staff
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Maintains active nursing license

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay
• Shift differential for overnights

What This Job Offers

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