DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of an RN/, the LPN/GPN utilizes their knowledge of practical nursing, age-specific needs, and the care/treatment of mentally ill persons. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
• Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.
• Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
• An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and working collaboratively in the development, implementation, and revision of each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Observing and evaluating each patient, documenting their observations and evaluations, and providing the RN with relevant clinical information.
• Utilizing nursing knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to effectively provide direct patient care, as well as observing and documenting outcomes.
• Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
• Assisting in providing patient and family education.
• Working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Shifts:

• Rotation - 3–12-hour shifts