LPN - Behavioral Health (Casual), St. Vincent

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Adult inpatient unit providing the treatment of individuals age 18- 65 years with acute psychiatric illness or symptom exasperation of severe mental health disorders. Additionally patients may have comorbid substance abuse disorders and medical comorbidities. The adult inpatient unit consist of 28 beds. Behavioral Health Geriatric Unit providing the treatment of individuals age 65 and over with acute psychiatric illness or symptom exasperation of severe mental health disorders. Additionally patients may have more common medical comorbidities associated with chronic illnesses. The geriatric inpatient unit consist of 10 beds. St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none! Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees. This job is a member of the direct care healthcare team and is responsible for providing care to patients and families under the direction of the registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• 1 year in healthcare
• PALS or ACLS
• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record and reports any changes in patients condition to the registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed by the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations, as necessary, under the direction/oversight of the registered nurse.
• Assists nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks such as administering medications, blood and tissue collection and/or other laboratory specimens; prepare patients for testing.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED