Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Pathways Center's Care Campus has two Crisis Stabilization Units; one for adults ages 18 and older, and one for children & adolescents ages 5-17. Pathways Center's Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU's) are short term (2-7 days), medically monitored crisis residential programs, which offer services for a limited duration to stabilize acute psychiatric or behavioral symptoms, evaluate treatment needs, and develop plans to meet the needs of persons served. The programs operate 24 hours per day 7 days per week. The CSU's are designed to serve as a first line of community based alternative care to hospitalization, offering psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services on a short term basis. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works 7pm to 7am and assists the Registered Nurse in providing oversight for medications and coordinating the medical services. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide general nursing care to clients as needed Assists in managing the medication administration process, medication orders, and coordinates with the on-site pharmacist regarding inventory, prescriptions, etc. Accurately and efficiently utilizes the company's electronic medication administration record (MAR) system Provides nursing services in conjunction with the physician, physician assistant, and/or nurse practitioner in core services and acts as a liaison to communicate pertinent information to the medical team including participation in daily team staffing with other clinical team members Measures and records client's vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration Observes clients, charting and reporting changes in client's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action Completes clear and concise required documentation for the patient's/client's chart utilizing the organization's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and in accordance with established policies and procedures and within specified timeframes During walk-in triage, in the absence of or in conjunction with the RN, provides a medical assessment including history and physical; medical history symptoms review; cursory head to toe exam; drug test; pregnancy test (if applicable); vitals; breathalyzer; heart/lung sounds; and blood pressure Works as part of a health care team to assess client needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Additional Information Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA09K2 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Night Job Posting End Date: Oct 11, 2024

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