Licensed Practical Nurse
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC•Memphis, TN
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner. The LPN works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the well-being and comfort of residents.
Requirements
- Completion of a high school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
- Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
- Complete a state-approved accredited program (Compact State License)
- Current CPR/BLS card
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience Preferred
- New Graduates are welcome
Responsibilities
- Practice within the scope of practice of an LPN
- Complete all documentation by the end of shift
- Communicate with patients, their families, and other caregivers
- Educate patients and families on mental illness, medications prescribed, importance of adherence to maintain stabilization, and possible side effects of medications
- Communicate with members of the mental health treatment team (peer specialists, mental health techs, clinicians, NP/PA/MD/DO) and other outside healthcare providers (Primary Care Providers-PCP) in an effort to coordinate efficient and effective care for the patients
- Schedule mental health and medical appointments
- Participate in the development of treatment and housing plans for patients in collaboration with a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Medical Doctor (MD)
- Complete mental status exam and behaviors that includes an ongoing nursing evaluation of patient’s condition and document accordingly
- Evaluate the effectiveness of medications, monitor for any adverse reactions, and immediately report any changes to the NP or MD
- Monitor patients in the self-administration of medications
- Administer medications to patients who are unable to perform self-administration according to label instructions
- Administer medication via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, sublingual, intradermal routes
- Participate in treatment planning and activities the housing facility and its residents
- Responsible for supervision of residents and resident activities
- Assist Housing Manager with monitoring and maintaining activities related to daily activities of the resident and facility (shopping, cleaning, maintaining inventory, meal planning, and assigning household chores)
- Assist Housing Manager with assuring the house meets all regulatory standards
- Evaluate the progress of patients in treatment and housing
- Maintain patient medical records
- Administer medications ordered by a Medical Doctor (MD) or NP
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of the LPN
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
