Licensed Practical Nurse - Walter B. Jones Center
Core
Provide direct patient care and assist Registered Nurses in delivering care for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses in an inpatient treatment setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization, and medical detoxification programs
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, vital signs monitoring, basic wound care, specimen collection, nursing care plan development, patient status monitoring
Preferred skills
Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, counseling skills, guidance of subordinate staff
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer medications, monitor patient mental and physical status, maintain accurate care documentation, assist in developing nursing care plans, perform routine medical procedures
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff