Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides nursing care, medication administration and other duties in an acute care psychiatric setting.

Qualifications:

• LPN currently licensed in Washington State
• Two years minimum working with acute or chronically mentally ill population OR two years working in Nursing Home setting, OR other residential nursing care facility where clients with mental illness or developmental disabilities reside.
• Provide nursing care for patients, including, but not limited to: vital signs and pain assessment, wound and skin care, hygiene, diet and nutritional care, intake and output monitoring as prescribed, LOC assessment, musculoskeletal function, and monitoring patient response to medications and other treatments.
• Document all findings and assessments in patient clinical record. Serve as medication nurse as assigned
• Work with the clinical team to plan and implement relevant treatment for patient population.
• Meet with Milieu Supervisor and Nurse Manager for supervision. Participate in E & T staff meetings.
• Complete all assigned trainings. Participate in nursing meetings. Participate in crisis intervention and management of patient behaviors.
• Maintain client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers, using active listening skills
• Possession and maintenance of sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during physically, mentally and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job.

Salary: $17.52 - $20.34 per hour

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