LPN geriatric psych

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role assists with data collection, medication administration, and treatments, and includes providing direct patient care in the Trans Senior Mental Health department at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland. The LPN completes patient assessments and discharges, monitors and documents pain, collaborates with the RN on care plans, and reports pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings. The role also includes medication and treatment administration, patient and family education under RN supervision, care coordination with non-licensed personnel, and maintaining patient confidentiality and respectful interactions. The LPN must exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and respond appropriately to stressful or volatile situations. The position requires one year of clinical experience within the previous three years, or graduation within six months of hire, along with an approved practical nursing education and required licensure.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio.
For specific areas, certification in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within one year of service.
At least one year of clinical experience within the previous three years, or graduation within the previous six months of hire.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action in volatile situations.
Ability to handle and lift patients and meet the stated physical requirements, including extended standing and walking and medium work demands.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Responsibilities

Complete accurate and timely admission, ongoing, and discharge assessments.
Assess and document patients’ pain levels using appropriate protocols.
Collaborate with the RN on formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans.
Notify the RN of pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.
Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and rounding logs as assigned.
Delegate and evaluate care administered by non-licensed personnel.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to licensure and approved nursing protocols, using knowledge of dosage, indications, and side effects.
Use the five rights of medication administration and ensure medications remain secured.
Report medication errors and near misses through appropriate mechanisms.
Under RN supervision, assess patient and significant-other educational needs, considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
Collaborate with the assigned RN on patient education and provide basic teaching and educational materials on diagnoses, tests, procedures, equipment, medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care, and nutrition.
Review discharge instructions previously presented by the Physician or RN and document teaching.
Respond positively, sensitively, and courteously to patients, visitors, and personnel; resolve conflict constructively and maintain confidentiality.
Complete annual competency requirements and required training.
Maintain professional growth through formal and informal education, identify learning needs, establish goals, and maintain current knowledge.
Demonstrate required competencies for applicable patient populations, including elderly, children, cardiac, neuro, surgical, hearing or visual impairment, cultural, and age-related categories.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.