Behavioral Health LPN

$25 - $35/Yr

Avera Health - Worthington, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Worthington, MN

Hospitals

About the position

The Behavioral Health LPN will provide direct care under the direction of the Treatment Director/RN Manager in regards to training, treatment, support, and activities within a residential treatment facility that provides behavioral health services to individuals that require medical monitoring, mental health assessing, implementing of intervention strategies, treatment goals and environmental modifications that will support an individual's ability to transition back into the community.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of clients as evidenced by observation and documentation of treatment goals, mental health assessment and positive patient outcomes.
• Perform delegated nursing duties using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the RN Nurse Manager.
• Complete vital signs and perform ongoing mental health assessment every shift.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among client, staff and RN manager as evidenced within medical record, documentation and health care team.
• Assist with client admissions and discharge.
• Conduct MAR audits and compliance, including narcotic count, disposing of medication according to policy.
• Administer medication accurately, observing client response, and providing documentation in the medical record.
• Assure effective communication exists with patients as reflected in the plan of care.
• Give change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the clients care.

Requirements

• Valid LPN licensure in the state of MN
• CPR/First Aid Certification or attain within 30 days of employment

Benefits

• Benefit eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Single and Family Medical Coverage offered
• Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life
• Robust PTO policy (can accrue 256 hours per year)