LPN/LVN - PRN - Wickenburg

Meadows of Wickenburg•Wickenburg, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry, offering a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. They provide state-of-the-art care, including neurofeedback, with an evidence-based approach rooted in decades of clinical experience. The company emphasizes career advancement through internal promotions, with 75% of their top-level executive staff being internal promotions. They are looking for compassionate, innovative individuals passionate about making an impact.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current state licensure.
CPI /CPR Certified per policy.
Driver Safety Training.

Nice To Haves

One year behavioral health/substance abuse related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Maintain a safe and efficient working and treatment environment.
Communicate effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care.
Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the supervising Registered Nurse.
Observe for specialized services that may be needed and communicate to an RN or appropriate Medical Staff member.
Perform ongoing observation of patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
Report changes in patient 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, using approved interventions.
Initiate and/or participate in the 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.
Participate with the treatment team in the 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.
Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
Remain on duty until coverage for the 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 administer medications as prescribed, ensuring proper preparation, dispensing, and documentation.
Educate patients on medication use and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects.
Reinforce medication teaching on all new medications and respond to additional questions and concerns the patient may have regarding medications.
Forward all complicated medication 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.
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.