LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Position Summary

Provides and directs physical and mental health care of patients located primarily on the inpatient unit but must be flexible to the needs of HCI including working in other areas of the organization such as Vigo County Outpatient. Functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

• Performs duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admission and discharge of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse following inpatient unit procedure and Standards of Care.
• Administers medications to patients following established procedures and Standards of Care.
• Ensures that the medication listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) corresponds correctly to the licensed independent practitioner’s (LIP) order.
• Ensures that each medication ordered is transcribed correctly.
• Transcribe physician orders under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures that the next shift has all necessary medications and supplies for each patient.
• Ensures medications are appropriately procured in a cost‑effective manner for each patient.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by carrying out treatment interventions within limits of training and licensure and by communicating observations regarding patients to other members of the treatment team.
• Documents all care provided and patient response in the patient’s medical record per established procedures and Standards of Care on assigned patient caseload.
• Conducts patient/family education related to medications, and general physical and mental health needs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional behavior consistent with the principles of customer relations, total quality management, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Participates in staff meetings and continuing education activities to continually update current knowledge regarding nursing in general and psychiatric nursing in particular.
• Flexibility in work schedule as determined by organizational needs.
• Maintains basic knowledge of computer software utilized for patient recordkeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and skills regarding basic nursing care and general knowledge regarding preparation and administration of medications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Maintain current crisis prevention/intervention and American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Completes all required continuing education requirements in a timely manner.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.