LPN To provide comprehensive integrated care that promotes the mental health and quality of life of our community members. JOB SUMMARY: Delivery of nursing care. Applies current nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients. Takes vital signs and administers medication as prescribed. Assists physicians in patient management and treatment. Provides nursing assessment, monitoring, education, and treatment services and activities. Provides crisis intervention. Prepares and maintains patient records. Completes nursing assessments under the supervision of an RN. ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Completes pre-admission nursing assessments at the request of EandA. Completes admission Nursing Assessments in accordance with Client Record Handbook and unit procedure specifications. Obtains RN review and sign-off on Nursing Assessments as required. Incorporates findings in client service and nursing care plans as directed. 2. Receives, documents and implements/carries out Admission, Standing/Routine and ad hoc physician orders in accordance with unit procedures. Conducts "read back" process for each verbal order (EPH and PCC permitted) in accordance with Agency policy/unit procedures. Provides and documents direct nursing care as needed in accordance with unit procedures and approved Treatment Plans/physician's orders. Documents according to JCAHO standards. 3. Performs ongoing nursing supervision, assessment and monitoring of patients. Follows-up on client medical complaints. Ensures Family Practice Physician/ARNP is notified of clients needing admission physicals, consults, or other services. Notifies physician of changes in client's condition. Documents shift and ad hoc nursing care progress notes in accordance with unit procedures. 4. Administers medication and documents administration in accordance with unit procedures. Organizes medication room. Verifies proper identification of patient using two identifiers (photograph and name) for each medication administration and clinical test procedure in accordance with Agency policy/Unit procedure. Maintains unit compliance with applicable medication management, storage and narcotic control policies and procedures. Audits on a regular basis to verify compliance with unit procedures. Oversees the proper and accurate completion/update of patient MARs in accordance with unit procedures. Serves as Medication Captain of monthly medication room inspections and inpatient monthly drug inspection forms are completed each month. Orders medications from Pharmacy in advance to prevent deficiency. OTHER JOB-SPECIFIC: 1. Assessment 2. 1. Completes or coordinates processing of laboratory forms. Reviews and files lab results in accordance with unit procedures. Notifies physician of any abnormal changes. {=html} 2. Intervention 3. 1. Identifies and implements or directs proper procedures for all medical and psychiatric emergencies. Contacts on-call physician/psychiatrist or administrator for direction as needed. Coordinates transportation of patient and pertinent medical information to a general hospital if needed or ordered. {=html} 2. 2. Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling for patients through the use of active listening, reality orientation, and positive feedback. Provides patient education (e.g., medication compliance, self-care skills, health maintenance, etc.), in compliance with unit activity schedule, Treatment Plan, and Discharge Plan. {=html} 2. 3. Implements precautionary levels for patients in accordance with unit procedures. Assigns staff to carry out precautionary levels to monitor patients. Monitors staff performance of duties and unit/patient safety. {=html} 2. 4. Carries out monitoring and observation of patients placed in seclusion or restraint as directed by RN and d cuments interventions to ensure unit compliance with Apalachee policies and unit procedures. Pursues performance improvements in terms of reduction in use, patient and staff safety, and clinical effectiveness as indicated. {=html} 2. 5. Completes admission / intake processes in accordance with unit procedures for all clients admitted during shift. Assigns client rooms in accordance with unit procedures. Ensures completion of patient orientation procedures. Complies with Life Management Center and CDC infection surveillance, control, and prevention policies and procedures or standards. Identifies risk factors for infection in patient populations and takes appropriate steps to prevent transmission of infections in accordance with established protocols/procedures. Reports identification of all transmission-based client infections, blood/body fluid exposures, sharps injuries, and suspicion of disease outbreaks in accorda