LPN - Children's Unit

LPN

Job Summary: Contributes to the multidisciplinary team assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 performing approved 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.

Performs constant observations, intermittent observations, safety checks or other forms of patient safety and environmental checks as assigned.

Responsible for sharing accurate, precise and relevant information (in SBAR formate) with other members of the multidisciplinary team through verbal reports and documentation.

Accountable for unit and patient safety in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure patient safety.

Department Specific Competencies

Facilitates role specific, approved recreational groups.

Maintains knowledge of maintenance medication protocols.

Demonstrates understanding of chemical dependency and recovery.

Demonstrates understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan.

Demonstrates understanding of cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Organizational Competencies

Completes required mandatory education, e-learning courses assigned to improve skills and professional development courses required to maintain competency.

Assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development in designated field and attends annual mandatory training.

Customer Service/Courtesy: Demonstrates concern and courtesy to patients, families, vendors, and the general public by giving appropriate information, advice, and assistance.

• Attends annual Customer Service (CS) training offered;
• Demonstrates compliance with the CS Standards of Behavior.

Interpersonal Relations: Demonstrates behaviors that encourage cooperation, support and teamwork with other employees.

Emergency Preparedness: Demonstrates or verbalizes proper procedures in responding to fire drill and disasters (RACE).

Safety: Demonstrates safe work practices appropriate for the position, i.e., how to report a safety hazard, proper body mechanics, and use of personal protective gear. Reports incidents according to procedures.

Infection Control: Demonstrates or states an understanding of standard precautions appropriate for the assigned position and the environment in which it is located.

Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient information as documented by signed confidentiality statements and as described in Confidentiality & Privacy Policy and HIPAA policy and regulations.

Patient’s Rights: Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined in Patient Rights Policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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.