Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health Services-Float Pool Evenings

Overview

Under supervision of a professional nurse, renders nursing care to patients and performs related work as required and within the limits of training.

• Collects data from patient, family or significant others and records on Initial Data Base form.
• Contributes to the formulation and updating of plan of care and implements plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients (e.g., medications, treatments, dressing changes, TPR) according to established standards.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately, notifying charge nurse as needed.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient's responses and nursing interventions in patient's medical record.
• Administers medication according to hospital policies.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety in the performance of patient care.
• Communicates effectively with charge nurse and other member of the health care team regarding patient's needs and/or changes in condition.
• Responds appropriately in crisis situation.
• Reports significant unit problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Orients patient and family to new environment; develops rapport with patients family and/or significant others.
• Orients LPNs and mental health assistants as required.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates on unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Participates in patient care conferences and in staff development activities as required.
• Assists other personnel as needed.

Salary Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range.

BASED ON EXP $33.22-$39.42 PER HR DIFFERENTIALS EVE $1.60 NIGHT $1.70 WEEKEND $1.00