Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health

04105 LPN-Behavioral Health The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a RN.

Reports to:

Unit Director FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Education:

Associate's Degree Required License:
Current LPN to practice in the state of NC

Certifications:

BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer Required Skills - Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs - Critical thinking - Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus Essential Functions
1. Makes and documents nursing observations.
2. Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
3. Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
4. Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
5. Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs. 6. Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
7. Communicates with patients.
8. Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN. 9. Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area. Non-Essential Functions
1. Assists in the orientation of new employees
2. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.