Licensed Practical Nurse .6 part time days

Eating Recovery Center•Denver, CO

2d•$33 - $38

About The Position

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 7 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders. As a clinical professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

Requirements

1 year of psychiatric or medical nursing experience
Active state LPN license

Responsibilities

Perform an initial nursing assessment upon new patients' arrival
Develop individualized treatment plans
Transcribe, identify, disperse, and document medications given to patients at designated times
Transcribe and forward doctors' orders to appropriate places as indicated
Review and sign off orders transcribed by other designated personnel
Supervise transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities
Communicate with psychiatrist/medical doctor/team/patients as appropriate to facilitate patient care. Lead shift reports to further communication and transition of care
Oversee that patients have appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing completed
Perform blood draws when necessary for fasting and emergency testing
Understand the bio-psycho-social- etiology and treatment of eating disorders and function within the framework of the program implemented