LPT​/LVN​/RN-NOC SHIFT

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JOB SUMMARY:

The RN/LVN/LPT is responsible for administering medications, transcribing orders, and supervising nursing staff as delegated by the Charge Nurse.

• Licensed as an RN, LPT, or LVN

• At least one year experience in a psychiatric setting

• Valid CA Driver’s license with clean driving record
• Current CPR certification

• Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with psychiatrically ill residents, other staff, and the public.
• Organized, adept at documentation and time management, good critical thinking skills, knowledgeable of policy and procedure, good leadership capabilities, ability to manage under high stress.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations, and Patient’s Rights.

• Ability to physically perform containment, escort, and restraint procedures with assaultive residents.
• Ability to visually and audibly assess Resident’s behavior and needs.

• Assaultive residents
• Blood and body fluid contact (Category
  1)
• Operation of company vehicle

• Demonstrate use of crisis management training
• Demonstrate use of universal precautions

• Attend shift report
• Review daily assignments with Charge Nurse, CNA/BHW
• Dispense medications to assigned Residents in a safe and legal manner. Completes all medication administration documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review all resources - grand round notes, memos, etc.
• Attend MD meetings
• Discuss all changes in condition with Charge Nurse, MD, Nurse Manager
• Assist CNA/BHW with progress notes/IDT notes as needed
• Conduct a face-to-face assessment on all Residents who have had a psychiatric or medical change of condition and document accordingly
• Participate in the interdisciplinary treatment team. Modify Resident Care Plans to insure timely and accurate treatment planning and documentation.
• Review and maintain comprehensive clinical records and charts for assigned caseload to insure accuracy, i.e weekly nursing notes, physician’s orders, AIMS Q6 months, lab results.
• Assist Nurse Manager in evaluation of staff performance
• Supervise ordering and maintaining supplies needed for the unit and medication room
• Comply with infection prevention procedures
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Program Director.

Creekside Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health is a 181 bed Skilled Nursing Facility. 58 of these beds are a designated STP for LPS conserved adults.