Day-Shift LPN: Geriatric Behavioral Health Care (Full-Time)

DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL; Nebraska; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is seeking an LPN for the Day shift in the New Directions Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This full-time role involves direct and indirect patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with emphasis on geriatric psychosocial needs and safety.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, plan of care revisions, and collaboration with physicians and the treatment team.

Qualifications

• LPN license required and BLS preferred.
• Experience in geriatric or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with RNs and physicians.
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for geriatric patients.
• Under RN supervision, perform nursing assessments and reassessments.
• Ensure patient safety and reduce medical errors.
• Administer psychotropic medications appropriately.
• Follow medication rights and monitor effects.
• Update care plans and involve family as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the treatment team and other departments.
• Document according to standards and maintain equipment.
• Educate patient and family about treatment and medications.
• Supervise care under RN and adapt to stressful situations.
• Assist with research studies in department.
• Perform other duties within LVN/LPN scope.

Skills

LPN experience

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

MS Office / data entry

Stress management

Education

LPN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dodge County Hospital is seeking an LPN for the Day shift in the New Directions Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This full-time role involves direct and indirect patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with emphasis on geriatric psychosocial needs and safety.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, plan of care revisions, and collaboration with physicians and the treatment team.