What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Child/Adolescents position at Brattleboro Retreat?
Job Summary: Contributes to the multidisciplinary team assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
Core Leadership Standards & Competencies
Administers medications correctly within the parameters of the Brattleboro Retreat policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of all medication used on the unit as evidenced by med/ed documentation.
Observes for side effects of medications and documents.
In collaboration with RN, contributes to reinforcing education with patients on benefits/risks of medication.
Provides nursing care to meet patients’ needs under the supervision of RN.
Assists in management of the milieu in accordance with policy and procedure to ensure safety and therapeutic environment.
Exhibits initiative and independence in identifying and intervening as problems arise.
Demonstrates Ability To Intervene In Crisis Situations
Responsible for sharing accurate, precise and relevant information (in SBAR formate) with other members ofthe multidisciplinary team through verbal reports and documentation.
Accountable for unit and patient safety in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure patient safety.
night shift 7pm - 7:30am
36 hours/week
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Current Vermont license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.
Core Leadership Standards & Competencies
Administers medications correctly within the parameters of the Brattleboro Retreat policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of all medication used on the unit as evidenced by med/ed documentation.
Observes for side effects of medications and documents.
In collaboration with RN, contributes to reinforcing education with patients on benefits/risks of medication.
Provides nursing care to meet patients’ needs under the supervision of RN.
Assists in management of the milieu in accordance with policy and procedure to ensure safety and therapeutic environment.
Exhibits initiative and independence in identifying and intervening as problems arise.
Demonstrates Ability To Intervene In Crisis Situations
- Monitor the milieu, reports potential crisis situations to RN and intervenes in a calm, supportive manner.
- Utilizes the an integrated experience to prevent crisis or behavioral emergencies.
- Demonstrates ability to physically intervene in crisis utilizing non-violent interventions when performingapproved holding skills.
- May lead a show of support, directing others in their roles.
- Provides information to the RN to ensure complete and timely documentation regarding the crisis.
Responsible for sharing accurate, precise and relevant information (in SBAR formate) with other members ofthe multidisciplinary team through verbal reports and documentation.
Accountable for unit and patient safety in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure patient safety.
night shift 7pm - 7:30am
36 hours/week
Salary : $27 - $39