LPN/LVN - PRN - Wickenburg

MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC•Wickenburg, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry, offering specialized programs for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. With over 45 years of clinical experience, they provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based care. The company emphasizes internal promotions, with 75% of current top-level executive staff having advanced from within. As an LPN/LVN, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining a safe and efficient working and treatment environment and communicating effectively with the treatment team to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current state licensure.
CPI /CPR Certified per policy.
Driver Safety Training.
Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.

Nice To Haves

One year behavioral health/substance abuse related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by supervising Registered Nurse.
Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to an RN or appropriate Medical Staff member.
Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
Report changes in patients condition or behavior to an RN or Medical Provider, including agitation, high risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns.
Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.
Initiate and/or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated.
Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.
Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to an RN or Medical Provider.
Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials.
Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
Review assignment sheet, communication/report books, and facility designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc.
Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
Remain on duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report.
Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy.
Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned.
Take action to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Program Director, Director of Nursing or Designee.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if noncompliance is identified.
Ensure a First Dose Review has been completed prior to the administration of any new medication.
Obtain clarification on medication orders that are unclear, do not include all the required elements or include Do Not Use abbreviations.
Read Back and receive confirmation on all telephone/verbal orders.
Accurately administers medications as prescribed, ensuring proper preparation, dispensing, and documentation. This includes verifying patient identity, following safety protocols, and adhering to legal requirements for drug handling. Also educates patients on medication use and monitors for therapeutic effects and side effects to ensure patient safety.
Reinforce medication teaching on all new medications and respond to additional questions and concerns the patient may have regarding medications.
Forward all complicated questions to an RN or Medical Provider.
Document medication variances and/or adverse drug reactions on the appropriate form and notify the patient, practitioner and facility leadership as directed per policy.
Control access to the medication rooms and/or medication dispensing machines in accordance with facility policy.
Ensure medication room and equipment is clean, including no personal belongings in the medication room.
Converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
Maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.