LPN 6A-6P
Catholic Care Center, Bellaire, KS, United States
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shifts Available: 6A-6P
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JOB SUMMARY (Primary purpose of the position.)
Provides professional practical nursing services, direct patient care, and program services under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to senior behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy, standards, and objectives of Catholic Care Center and the Senior Behavioral Health Program. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provides compassionate person-centered care to patients consistent with role scope, current regulatory standards, and practice expectations. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to older adults and geriatric patients age generally 55 years and older.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates performance of tasks necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and provide optimum patient care.
Provides direct patient care and assistance as needed and as assigned to support patients with ADLS to include dressing, bathing, eating, feeding, and other tasks as needed to ensure quality care and management of the patient
Leads and/or assists with program related activities and groups that reinforce daily goals, learned skills, and cognitive stimulation appropriate in line with role scope and training.
Uses program de-escalation techniques that have been trained and support a trauma informed person-centered approach toward patients
Performs patient rounds and safety checks and always maintains responsibility to remove and promptly report any safety issue immediately to registered nurse during their shift
Performs and documents vital signs on patients as assigned
Demonstrates appropriate use of patient care equipment necessary to perform role tasks
Follows unit safety practices and procedures at all times to include continuous hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, appropriate use of patient assistive devices, falls prevention protocols, and unit contraband prevention.
Provides and receives shift report and performs tasks as assigned
Monitors and responds to patient condition as indicated per best practice standards, policies, and protocols
Provides guidance and assists non licensed support staff to ensure tasks are complete to care standards
Obtain, receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians orders as directed
Perform all aspects of medication administration per physician’s orders
Complete accurate and through documentation in the patient record to reflect care provided
Complete discharge process and documentation as assigned
Obtain and respond to vital signs and other clinical data as indicated
Provide patient education as indicated and document
Participates in treatment team meetings as assigned
Ensures tasks performed align with nurse LPN practice act scope and standards
Demonstrates nursing competence and delivers care via the nursing process promptly and to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Additional Skills and Requirements
Demonstrates good communication skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and utilizes critical thinking
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of common psychiatric diagnosis and nursing care performed for this population
Participates in hospital educational programs as requested.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.
Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year in hospital care setting or senior living environment
One or more years’ working in an acute senior behavioral health hospital program preferred
Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in rehabilitation‑related systems or other electronic medical records systems is desirable.
Basic knowledge of electronic medical record preferred
Clinical Settings
BLS / CPR and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position
EDUCATION
Graduate of Accredited Practical Nurse Program
Licensed to Practice Nursing in The State of Kansas
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CPI de‑escalation program certification preferred
Trauma informed care training preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Walking, Standing, and/or Stooping for long periods.
Mild to moderate physical labor to complete the tasks.
Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
Frequent moderate to heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more consistently during the shift
Other physical demands that coincide with the duties of direct patient care duties for older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and disabilities
Safety‑Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
Follows hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.
Confidentiality‑Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.
Note: can be exposed to unpredictable patient behaviors that can at times be violent consistent with an acute behavioral health care setting
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affordable Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Pay Non‑Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement:Please note that Catholic Care Center will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Catholic Care Center will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E‑Verify Statement:This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
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Shifts Available: 6A-6P
GET PAID THE NEXT DAY WITH ON-DEMAND PAY.
With On-Demand Pay, you can get early access to your money as you earn it. In the past, getting money between paychecks has been difficult, and some of the only options would be borrowing money or getting an expensive pay day loan. Now, you can get your money for whatever you need it for without the loans, without the interest, and without a credit check.
JOB SUMMARY (Primary purpose of the position.)
Provides professional practical nursing services, direct patient care, and program services under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to senior behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy, standards, and objectives of Catholic Care Center and the Senior Behavioral Health Program. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provides compassionate person-centered care to patients consistent with role scope, current regulatory standards, and practice expectations. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to older adults and geriatric patients age generally 55 years and older.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates performance of tasks necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and provide optimum patient care.
Provides direct patient care and assistance as needed and as assigned to support patients with ADLS to include dressing, bathing, eating, feeding, and other tasks as needed to ensure quality care and management of the patient
Leads and/or assists with program related activities and groups that reinforce daily goals, learned skills, and cognitive stimulation appropriate in line with role scope and training.
Uses program de-escalation techniques that have been trained and support a trauma informed person-centered approach toward patients
Performs patient rounds and safety checks and always maintains responsibility to remove and promptly report any safety issue immediately to registered nurse during their shift
Performs and documents vital signs on patients as assigned
Demonstrates appropriate use of patient care equipment necessary to perform role tasks
Follows unit safety practices and procedures at all times to include continuous hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, appropriate use of patient assistive devices, falls prevention protocols, and unit contraband prevention.
Provides and receives shift report and performs tasks as assigned
Monitors and responds to patient condition as indicated per best practice standards, policies, and protocols
Provides guidance and assists non licensed support staff to ensure tasks are complete to care standards
Obtain, receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians orders as directed
Perform all aspects of medication administration per physician’s orders
Complete accurate and through documentation in the patient record to reflect care provided
Complete discharge process and documentation as assigned
Obtain and respond to vital signs and other clinical data as indicated
Provide patient education as indicated and document
Participates in treatment team meetings as assigned
Ensures tasks performed align with nurse LPN practice act scope and standards
Demonstrates nursing competence and delivers care via the nursing process promptly and to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Additional Skills and Requirements
Demonstrates good communication skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and utilizes critical thinking
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of common psychiatric diagnosis and nursing care performed for this population
Participates in hospital educational programs as requested.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.
Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year in hospital care setting or senior living environment
One or more years’ working in an acute senior behavioral health hospital program preferred
Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in rehabilitation‑related systems or other electronic medical records systems is desirable.
Basic knowledge of electronic medical record preferred
Clinical Settings
BLS / CPR and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position
EDUCATION
Graduate of Accredited Practical Nurse Program
Licensed to Practice Nursing in The State of Kansas
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CPI de‑escalation program certification preferred
Trauma informed care training preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Walking, Standing, and/or Stooping for long periods.
Mild to moderate physical labor to complete the tasks.
Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
Frequent moderate to heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more consistently during the shift
Other physical demands that coincide with the duties of direct patient care duties for older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and disabilities
Safety‑Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
Follows hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.
Confidentiality‑Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.
Note: can be exposed to unpredictable patient behaviors that can at times be violent consistent with an acute behavioral health care setting
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affordable Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Pay Non‑Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement:Please note that Catholic Care Center will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Catholic Care Center will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E‑Verify Statement:This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
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