LPN/LVN

UHS • St. Johns, MI

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and House Supervisor:
Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s treatment plan.
Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse.
Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges.
Administers medication and treatments to patients. Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications. Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience desired.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• Current LPN Licensure in the state of Michigan.
• CPR/HWC certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric clinical experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s treatment plan.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges.
• Administers medication and treatments to patients. Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications. Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree