LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Job at Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association Bentleyville, PA 15314

Mental Health Association in Washington County

Licensed Practical Nurse-PT

I. Licensed Practical Nurse – the worker performs practical nursing work in the care and treatment of the L.T.S.R. residents.

II. Duties will include:

1. Preparing, recording and administering medications

2. Taking and recording vital signs

3. Maintaining resident medical records

4. Administering prescribed medical treatment

5. Ordering prescribed laboratory testing

6. Maintaining inventory of all pharmaceuticals

7. Observing and reporting resident behavioral changes

8. Completion of progress notes and administrative reports

9. Advising Mental Health Technicians of medical side effects and treatment precautions

10. Completing incident reports as required

11. Serves as a member of the treatment team

12. Other duties as required

III. Required/Recommended Skills

1. Licensure in practical nursing

2. Excellent interpersonal skills

3. Understanding of the symptoms and behavior of the mental health client

4. Record keeping

5. Assertive and capable of independent action when initiative required

6. Full realization of the ramifications of confidentiality

Education and Background Requirements

Graduate from a school of practical nursing approved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Act 34 Clearance. Three years of experience preferred.

$23.00 hour

EAP

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Free parking
  • Referral program

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry

Physical setting:

  • Long term care

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Holidays

Weekly schedule:

  • Every weekend

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bentleyville, PA 15314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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