Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (FT, PT, Pool/PRN)
Core
Delivering immediate-access behavioral health crisis care by stabilizing individuals in crisis and connecting them to community resources.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in behavioral health crisis care
Builds
Crisis stabilization and recovery pathways for individuals facing behavioral health emergencies
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health crisis care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, Clinical assessments, Wound care, Lab draws, Patient education, Crisis intervention, Medication reconciliation, Chart documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer medications and transcribe provider orders; Perform continuous assessments and gather data on behavioral and physical health; Educate individuals and families on diagnoses and treatment options; Collaborate with RNs on care plans and report clinical data; Draw labs and provide wound care; Use verbal interventions to defuse dangerous behaviors