Licensed Practical Nurse at ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Mental Health Evaluation, Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Patient Documentation, Treatment Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner. The LPN works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the well-being and comfort of residents. Education Requirement: * Complete a high school diploma or GED and * Completion of an accredited practical nursing program Experience Requirement: * One (1) year experience Preferred * New Graduates are welcome Licensure/Certification Requirement: * Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) * Complete a state-approved accredited program (Compact State License) * Current CPR/BLS card Key Job Responsibilities: * Practice within the scope of practice of an LPN * Complete all documentation by the end of shift * Communicate with patients, their families, and other caregivers * Educate patients and families on mental illness, medications prescribed, importance of adherence to maintain stabilization, and possible side effects of medications * Communicate with members of the mental health treatment team (peer specialists, mental health techs, clinicians, NP/PA/MD/DO) and other outside healthcare providers (Primary Care Providers-PCP) in an effort to coordinate efficient and effective care for the patients * Schedule mental health and medical appointments * Participate in the development of treatment and housing plans for patients in collaboration with a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Medical Doctor (MD) * Complete mental status exam and behaviors that includes an ongoing nursing evaluation of patient’s condition and document accordingly * Evaluate the effectiveness of medications, monitor for any adverse reactions, and immediately report any changes to the NP or MD * Monitor patients in the self-administration of medications * Administer medications to patients who are unable to perform self-administration according to label instructions * Administer medication via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, sublingual, intradermal routes * Participate in treatment planning and activities the housing facility and its residents * Responsible for supervision of residents and resident activities * Assist Housing Manager with monitoring and maintaining activities related to daily activities of the resident and facility (shopping, cleaning, maintaining inventory, meal planning, and assigning household chores) * Assist Housing Manager with assuring the house meets all regulatory standards * Evaluate the progress of patients in treatment and housing * Maintain patient medical records * Administer medications ordered by a Medical Doctor (MD) or NP * Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of the LPN Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills. * Team work/Team building * Ability to multi-task * Effective time management Supervision Provided by this Job: No Physical Demands/Conditions: Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance."). Weekends 7a-7p

Responsibilities

The LPN provides high-quality nursing care and medication administration to residents under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. They are also responsible for coordinating with the mental health treatment team and assisting in the management of resident activities and facility standards.