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LPN Inpatient SUMMARY:

Renders professional nursing care, as directed by RN, to individuals within an assigned unit of the hospital and/or program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Completion of accredited program of nursing required.

Licensure:

Must possess and maintain licensure by Tennessee and/or Virginia.

Certification N/A Experience:

Experience in nursing in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of accepted nursing practices and procedures. CPR Training. Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Verbal/written communication skills.

EQUIPMENT

Computer, electronic thermometer, suction machine, glucometer, O2 equipment and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the development of a plan of care. 2. Record individual's activities, observations and behavioral symptoms per treatment plan and program procedure, as evidenced by performance improvement findings. 3. Assumes responsibility for maintenance of clinical case load, including maintenance of appropriate contacts with referral sources, coordination of services with other professionals and agencies, follow up contact with clients as needed, and necessary record keeping. 4. Provides a variety of didactic therapeutic groups as per specific program requirements. 5. Assists physicians as needed or requested. 6. Evaluates and documents individual's reactions to medications and treatments. 7. Administers prescribed medications per MD order. 8. Provide patient/family education regarding medication, treatment, 9. diagnoses, and disease process. 10. Monitors/assesses individual vital signs, observes and records medical needs, and responses to medical treatment. 11. Utilize personal protective equipment when performing invasive procedures, collecting urine and transporting lab specimens. 12. Respond to urgent/emergent situation per protocol / current training. 13. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and inservices and individual program planning staffings as needed. 14. All other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to: 1. Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. 2. Exercise necessary cost control measures. 3. Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed. 5. Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. 6. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management. 7. Meet all productivity requirements. 8. Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. 9. Represent the organization professionally at all times. 10. Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships. 11. Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.