Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - DAY Shift)

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life Insurance options

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

PTO plan

Job summary

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Reno, NV seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver direct patient care for patients hospitalized for psychiatric or emotional disorders under clinical supervision.

You will administer physician-prescribed medications, assist with daily living activities, participate in treatment planning, document care accurately, and help orient new patients while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Nevada is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to organize activities and schedules for patients.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
• Assists with dietary considerations and diet compliance.
• Completes nursing assessments under supervision of RN.
• Updates treatment care plans under supervision of RN.
• Participates in treatment planning and discharge planning input.
• Orients new patients to unit, program and milieu.
• Carries out general nursing care assistance as assigned and supervised.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation that meets standards.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Organization skills

Clinical judgment

Education

LPN license (Nevada)

CPR certification

Job description

Delivers quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. Supports the hospital and program philosophy of care and ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.

• Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
• Assists Dietary Staff in identifying patients on special diets and assuring patients' compliance with dietary orders.
• Completes nursing assessments under supervision of RN.
• Updates treatment care plans under supervision of RN.
• Participates in treatment planning: (a) helps identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; (b) suggesting modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior; (c) providing input into discharge planning.
• Orient new patients to unit, program, and milieu.
• Carry out general nursing care assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs.
• Accurate and litigable documentation that meets current standards and policies.
• Treats and cares for patients competently and as based on current developmental theories and psychiatric nursing knowledge and standards.

• Current LPN License in the State of Nevada
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to organize activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks for patients.
• Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crises by using accepted intervention techniques.

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

This package includes Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and a very generous PTO plan and more!