Night Shift LPN – Acute Psychiatric Care

Summit BHC; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Summit BHC in Charleston, WV is seeking an LPN Nights-Acute at Highland Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, administer medications, and participate in planning and evaluation of nursing care.

The role requires psychotropic med knowledge, CPR certification, and strong teamwork with medical staff, administration, and other clinicians; onsite work with a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.

Formación

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• 1+ year nursing experience in clinical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, ensuring patient safety and compliance with policies.
• Assists in health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family, serving as a role model for patients and peers.
• Shares responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans and nursing care.
• Effectively communicates with medical staff, receives orders, and participates in team conferences to share knowledge and ideas.
• Prepares, administers, controls and records medications in accordance with policy for LPN administration.
• Observes, documents, and reports to R.N. in Charge any issues affecting patient care, coordinating with departments to ensure total quality care.
• Consults and documents nursing care with detail, records patient symptoms, responses, and progress.
• Safely performs vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy/labs, and glucose monitoring, interpreting results and taking action.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Medication administration

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Team communication

CPR certification

Educación

Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Descripción del empleo

Summit BHC in Charleston, WV is seeking an LPN Nights-Acute at Highland Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, administer medications, and participate in planning and evaluation of nursing care.

The role requires psychotropic med knowledge, CPR certification, and strong teamwork with medical staff, administration, and other clinicians; onsite work with a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.