Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Behavioral Health Unit

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit

• Janesville, WI
• PRN/Pool Status - Flexible Schedule

The Mercyhealth Behavioral Health In-Patient Unit is dedicated to serving patients who are suffering from acute mental illnesses and medically monitor withdrawal. There are between six to twelve patients within the unit at one time and staffing is appropriately aligned. This team demonstrates their passion for making lives better by providing care in a safe environment through assessment of needs, individual and group intervention, development of trusting rapport, de-escalation as needed and development of a discharge plan.

The LPN provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting by performing the following duties supporting the nursing philosophy. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
• Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
• Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the patient's plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient's care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.
• Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient's care.
• Participates in QA & I.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Wisconsin:
Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing. Illinois:
Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.