LPN
Company: Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health
Location: Garner
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
LPN - Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health - Garner, North CarolinaJob
Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a
qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the
objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within
the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works
collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e.,
medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu
personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high
patient safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist.Job
Duties:* Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an
assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered
professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of
patient safety and following unit and hospital policies and
procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and
practices.* Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for
patient and family. Serves as a role model for patients and peers.*
Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.* Effectively
communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written
orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors.
Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information,
and ideas among team members.* Prepares, administers, controls and
accurately records medications in accordance with the policy
regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical
nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect
and/or adverse effects.* Observes, documents, and communicates
with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or
personnel, or other issues which could alter patient care. Reports
status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality
patient care is delivered.* Consults, follows, and documents with
sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and
procedures. Records patient symptoms, responses, and progress
concisely, accurately, and completely.* Safely and accurately
performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and
diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes
appropriate nursing action.* Provides coverage in emergency
services as needed.* Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical
Nursing Program.* One or more years' nursing experience within
clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.Why Raleigh
Oaks Behavioral Health?Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should
apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is an
EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized
programming at our treatment centers across the country. We
recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community
in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.Job Type:
Full-time
Keywords: Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health, Raleigh , LPN, Healthcare , Garner, North Carolina
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