Licensed Practical Nurse - Thomaston

· Responsible for performing assessments on the individuals daily and as needed related to changes in behavior/symptoms and notifying appropriate staff of changes in behavior/symptoms.

· Responsible for completing required documentation for services rendered by utilizing the recognizable and acceptable documentation formats for nursing assessments, ensuring that documentation reflects the individual's treatment goals and objectives.

· Responsible for performing a chart check/chart review throughout the shift; ensuring that Provider’s orders are accurately transcribed on the E.M.A.R. and My Avatar.

· Responsible for ensuring proper documentation on the E.M.A.R. when administering medications per policy, while ensuring that the eight rights are being performed.

· Responsible for ensuring that all medication errors are well documented and passed on the RN.

· Responsible for relaying needed information to psychiatric staff, reporting sudden/new changes in individual's behavior to appropriate psychiatric staff; communicate pertinent information to the RN for continuity of care.

· Responsible for supervising Mental Health Techs and ensuring that they are monitoring and interacting with the individuals in an appropriate manner.

· Responsible for collecting blood and other laboratory specimens and waived testing, ensuring that lab logs are maintained and that lab draws/waived testing/results are documented correctly in the EHR.

· Responsible for assisting RN in CSC with assessing and triaging individuals presenting to the Crisis Service Center when Navigation staff is unavailable or as needed.

· Other assigned duties as directed.

· Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.