LPN/LVN - Behavioral Health at SnapCare summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Behavioral Health, you will provide essential patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and assisting in medical procedures. You will communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams while documenting care and maintaining health records. This role requires a valid LPN license and at least one year of experience in the field. Job Details:
- Pay Details: $36.00/hour
- Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
- Shift Type: Varies
- Assignment Length: 24 Weeks Description: A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has many responsibilities, including: Patient care: LPNs provide basic care for patients, such as monitoring vital signs, helping with bathing and dressing, and changing bandages. Qualifications:
- Current unencumbered CO LPN/LVN license
- 1 year experience required Responsibilities:
- Medication: LPNs administer medication as prescribed by a physician.
- Communication: LPNs communicate with patients to explain treatments and listen to concerns. They also report changes in patient health or behavior to nurses, physicians, and family members.
- Documentation: LPNs document patient care and maintain health records.
- Patient assessments: LPNs participate in initial and ongoing assessments of a patient's health status.
- Patient preparation: LPNs prepare patients for transfers or discharge.
- Assistance with medical procedures: LPNs may assist with medical procedures.
- Emergency situations: LPNs may manage emergency medical situations. Professional requirements: LPNs must adhere to dress codes, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Mental and physical requirements: LPNs need to be able to read, write, interpret, and apply information, and have high school proficiency in math. They also need to have stamina and physical endurance. LPNs work under the supervision of a registered nurse SnapCare Benefits:
- End of Shift Payments
- SnapCare Rewards Program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability Why work for SnapCare:
- Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app.
- Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care and more.
- Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance.
- SnapCare has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Explore our unique programs designed for clinicians, such as the SnapCare Rewards and SnapCare Foundation. Keywords: LPN, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Health Records, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing, Patient Assessments, Emergency Care, Healthcare