The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN isresponsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and thedelivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mentalhealth/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care incommunity settings.
The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a RegisteredNurse and in collaboration with the care team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administrationand ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care(as applicable per state regulations)
Responsible for taking medication orders and transcribing toMAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy,daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room upto agency standards (as applicable per state regulations)
Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight perprogram guidelines as well as blood draws (as applicable per state regulation)and completing required paperwork
Responsible for taking urine samples as needed andcompleting all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related tothis process
Maintains the integrity of the clinical record throughtimely and accurate completion of all required paperwork
Documentation required is program-specific and employeeshall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as required
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current LPN license in state of assignment
1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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