Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (11 PM - 7:30 AM) will deliver quality nursing care to adult patients with behavioral health conditions and substance use disorders, serving as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. The LPN will administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with organizational policy and clinical standards.

Essential Functions:

• Administer all medications safely and in accordance with policy; document administration and monitor effectiveness.
• Promptly notify the Unit Shift Manager or Director of Nursing (DON) of contracted orders and unavailable medications.
• Recommend improvements to medication administration processes within the scope of clinical training.
• Complete all required assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that ongoing patient assessments are reflected in treatment plans and progress notes.
• Implement special precautions as indicated, in accordance with established policies.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
• Maintain vigilance and promptly identify potential patient care concerns.
• Participate actively in treatment planning by sharing relevant observations and clinical information.
• Assist patients with treatments and identify when additional help is needed with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Demonstrate respect for patient rights and provide individualized care.
• Follow proper infection control procedures; articulate and demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention protocols.
• Direct staff to ensure patients are engaged in activities and that schedules are followed.
• Conduct community meetings and lead groups as needed.
• Monitor task assignments to ensure completion.
• Identify and promptly report or correct unit issues or patient care concerns.
• Communicate effectively with the Unit Shift Manager to resolve unit and staffing issues.
• Ensure timely faxing of admissions, transfers, and discharges to the Admissions Office.
• Verify that unit rounds and interval checks are conducted and documented accurately.
• Treat all patients with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information; adhere to release-of-information policies.
• Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to promote positive patient outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• At least two (2) years of experience in substance use or mental health nursing within a community healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontations.
• Capacity to focus and work effectively amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions and transition between tasks seamlessly.
• Flexibility and patience when dealing with differing opinions or challenging circumstances.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and use touch to identify the attributes of objects (e.g., size, shape, temperature, texture).
• Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally, conveying details or instructions clearly. Must be able to perceive sounds with no greater than a 40 dB loss at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, or 2000 Hz, with or without correction.
• Ability to process detailed information and make sound decisions based on verbal communication.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Visual acuity (with or without correction) sufficient to perform administrative tasks and monitor patients during unit activities.
• While occasional exposure to temperature changes may occur, the work is primarily performed indoors with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be required to travel throughout the city, including areas where drug trafficking activity is prevalent.