What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse LPN Behavioral Health Evenings- 255 position at Geminus & Regional Health Systems?
Position: Staff Nurse LPN Behavioral Health Evenings
This Regional Health Systems funded position is classified as supporting a department for the Regional Care Group network. The incumbent hired will represent Regional Care Group network on official communications. Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana’s largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children—both uninsured and insured—integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health center. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Position Purpose:
Medication coordination with pharmacy and doctors (medical and psychiatric), interact and educate both staff and clients about psychotropic medications, work closely with Psychiatrist regarding medication training/administration to clients, some skills training services and case management services. Majority of services completed in the community. A well as to provide Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice by interventions which are directed toward: Health Promotion and Health Maintenance, Assessment and evaluation of dysfunction in order to provide assistance in regaining coping abilities and prevent further disability, provide a therapeutic milieu, Administer and monitoring pharmacologic treatment, Health teaching, crisis intervention, counseling and discharge planning.
Essential Function:
- Admission assessment of clients based on psychiatric and addiction needs
- Nursing Care
- Glucose Monitoring
- Establish waived testing competency for urine drug screens, if applicable
- Mantoux Testing
- Emergency Intervention care of clients in crisis
- Emergency Intervention care of clients in crisis (seclusion and restraints) if applicable
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Trainer/lead responsibilities, if applicable
- Provide backup as needed in Supervisor’s absence, if applicable
- Policies, Procedures, Manuals, Resource Documents
- Productivity
- Ethical/Legal Issues – understanding of state codes and following standards.
- Diversity
- Computer Literacy
- Teamwork and performance improvement
- Communicates effectively.
- Works cooperatively with supervisor and others
- Safety
Looking for LPN for our Inpatient Unit in Merrillville, IN
Looking for the following shifts:
- Evenings / 4pm -12am / 0.6 FTE
Requirements:
- Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing
- License Practical Nurse in Indiana, no experience required – one year of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
If what you have read speaks to you, because you have a passion for helping people, then apply today! We need you!
Pay: $26.27 - $34.81 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What is your highest level of education?
- How many years of experience do you have in this field?
- Can you pass a pre-employment background check?
- Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen?
- Upon offer of employment, can you provide solid references?
- Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana?
- Are you open to the hourly rate of $26.27 - $34.81?
- Are you open to 4pm-12am work hours?
Ability to Commute:
- Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $35