LPN

SUMMARY:

The staff LPN manages the staff, clients and medications in the CSU and CCSU Programs. The position requires a qualified licensed nurse who can appropriately integrate with the medical staff and other department staff that provide and contribute to patient care.  The Staff LPN implements several important functions including mediation management, nursing assessments, treatment planning and other duties required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

• Perform evaluations (medical status, psychiatric status) within 24 hours of patient’s admission.
• Evaluates, implement and document safety measures necessary for the patient.
• Implement plan of care and intervention.
• Accurately observed records and reported medical and psychiatric signs and symptoms to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates ability to physically de-escalate a crisis situation involving mental health patients.
• Maintain a working knowledge of psychiatric intervention skills.
• Document patient’s medical records to include pertinent nursing observations and actions taken reflecting the plan of care.
• Administer medication and perform procedures as ordered by the physician with accuracy, efficiency and appropriate knowledge of pharmacology and basic nursing care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to evaluate, plan and implement Plans of Care.
• Ability to observe and record client symptoms, conditions and/or reactions to medications and treatment.
• Ability to demonstrate the giving of injections, monitoring vital signs, performing glucose monitoring, able to dress simple wounds and is able to perform urine drug screens and pregnancy tests.
• Ability to demonstrate medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription and documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record, Microsoft office software.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Employee must be a licensed in State of Florida as a LPN. Minimum two (2) year’s experience as a general staff nurse.
• Individual must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, in staff meetings, and with supervisors.

• COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
• Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
• PPBH is a 24/7 Agency.  All employees must be available as needed when required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk or hear.