Behavioral Health LVN: Compassionate Patient Care

SUN Behavioral Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidates have an accredited LVN/LPN diploma, current Texas LVN/LPN license, CPR certification, and de-escalation training. Two years of behavioral health experience is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, CQI participation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program with a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse diploma and current LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
• CPR certification and de-escalation technique training are required.
• Two years of LVN/LPN experience in an acute behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to care appropriate to condition and age of patient including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.
• Demonstrates ability to observe patient's behavior, mental status and activities.
• Demonstrates ability to follow patient plans of care developed by treatment teams.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration.
• Demonstrates ability to orient patients to the unit, take admission vital signs and record on the Nursing Assessment Form.
• Demonstrates ability to perform and record patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of changes.
• Demonstrates ability to provide general nursing care, including transferring patients and assisting with ADLs.
• Demonstrates ability to identify behaviors requiring intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to escort patients for activities and tests.
• Demonstrates ability to perform patient safety checks and document appropriately; understands LOS, 1:1 and Close observations.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with restraining a patient and placing in seclusion.
• Demonstrates ability to set limits and use de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrates abilities to treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and families.
• Follows safety rules, reports near misses and incidents promptly.

Skills

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient safety

De-escalation techniques

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

LVN/LPN diploma

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Ideal candidates have an accredited LVN/LPN diploma, current Texas LVN/LPN license, CPR certification, and de-escalation training. Two years of behavioral health experience is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, CQI participation, and teamwork.