What are the responsibilities and job description for the D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Licensed Practical Nurse position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Program Overview:
River Edge is actively seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Adult Outpatient unit who is energetic and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate will excel in completing nursing assessments, encompassing evaluations of food/nutrition and pain assessments. Additionally, the candidate will administer and monitor medication management regimens, making necessary adjustments based on a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff.
If you are a dedicated and dynamic LPN with a commitment to providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at River Edge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including evaluating food/nutrition intake and assessing pain levels in patients.
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Administer prescribed medications to patients, adjusting dosage as necessary based on patient condition and under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
- Monitor patients for any behavioral changes and promptly report any observations to the healthcare team.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and control of medications in accordance with established protocols and regulations.
- Perform urine sample collection and blood draws from patients as required and ensure proper labeling and submission to the laboratory for testing.
- Educate patients and their families about symptoms, treatments, and medications, including proper administration and potential side effects.
- Aid patients in completing necessary paperwork for patient assistance programs and assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications or treatments.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all patient care activities, including assessments, medications administered, and any changes in condition, following established documentation protocols.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or as dictated by the specific healthcare setting.
- Adhere to all relevant internal and external regulations, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements in the healthcare setting.
Qualifications:
- Practical Nursing Diploma
- Current nursing license, in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board
- Minimum of one (1) year Psychiatric experience.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance