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Job Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Competent with IV skills for patient population
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacological therapies
- High degree of planning, judgement, problem solving, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to determine needs, provide information, instruct, and provide emotional support to patients
- Ability to perform patient intake and document problems appropriately
- Ability to identify critical illness and act accordingly based on clinical protocol
- Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work
- Ability to work independently yet in conjunction with a team
- Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere
- Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding patient care environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling challenging clients/stressful situations
- Promote positive department morale through effective teamwork
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Ability to work and travel to multiple locations if needed.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Job performed in a well-lighted, modern medical setting
- Potential exposure to illness/disease
- Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals/materials
- Occasional travel locally
- Occasional lifting/carrying (20 pounds or less)
- Moderate to high stress level
- Prolonged sitting/standing/bending
- Moderate computer/PC work/telephone use
This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.
DISCLAIMER:
Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care. The LPN coordinates and participates in a variety of supportive patient care activities to assist clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the urgent care clinics. Performs all clinician orders in a timely and accurate manner adhering to all regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide respectful, caring support to patients and families, maintaining confidentiality.
- Create a welcoming environment and act as a patient advocate.
- Direct patients to exam rooms and gather vital signs, weight, chief complaints, and history.
- Assist with procedures and ensure proper patient care, including administering medications and performing lab tests.
- Document all patient interactions in the EMR system.
- Perform venipuncture, prepare medical supplies, and explain procedures to patients.
- Execute physician orders and communicate care plans to patients.
- Address patient concerns and ensure proper follow-up for prescriptions and referrals.
- Comply with HIPAA, safety guidelines, and infection control policies.
- Participate in ongoing training, policy development, and maintain cleanliness of the clinic.
- Attend to patient issues, collaborate with clinic staff, and ensure timely, professional service.
- Complete other duties as assigned and ensure attendance and punctuality.
QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program
- 2-3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment preferred
- Valid registration as an LPN in the respective State
- Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience preferred
- Current certification required based on clinic specialty, including but not limited to PALS, ACLS, BLS
- Please refer to skills Checklist for applicable skills requirement
Job Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Competent with IV skills for patient population
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacological therapies
- High degree of planning, judgement, problem solving, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to determine needs, provide information, instruct, and provide emotional support to patients
- Ability to perform patient intake and document problems appropriately
- Ability to identify critical illness and act accordingly based on clinical protocol
- Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work
- Ability to work independently yet in conjunction with a team
- Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere
- Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding patient care environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling challenging clients/stressful situations
- Promote positive department morale through effective teamwork
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Ability to work and travel to multiple locations if needed.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Job performed in a well-lighted, modern medical setting
- Potential exposure to illness/disease
- Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals/materials
- Occasional travel locally
- Occasional lifting/carrying (20 pounds or less)
- Moderate to high stress level
- Prolonged sitting/standing/bending
- Moderate computer/PC work/telephone use
This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.
DISCLAIMER:
Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.