Job description
Overview:
*New Grad LPNs encouraged to apply*
Millcreek of Pontotoc is a 51 bed psychiatric treatment residential facility for youth and adolescents ranging in ages from 6-21 years of age. We are setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health.
Employee Benefits:
Available Shifts and Hours
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
AHLPN Responsibilities:
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Come join our nursing team at Millcreek of Pontotoc!
*New Grad LPNs encouraged to apply*
Millcreek of Pontotoc is a 51 bed psychiatric treatment residential facility for youth and adolescents ranging in ages from 6-21 years of age. We are setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health.
Our Nurses have the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience while providing valuable service to individuals in need.
Employee Benefits:
Millcreek of Pontotoc provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available for ALL shifts
- Flexible Scheduling
- Excellent training program
- Free Parking
- Employee engagement and recognition programs
- Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) plan
Available Shifts and Hours
FT Days (7a-7p)
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
- One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
AHLPN
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
- Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
- Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
- Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
- Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
- Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
- Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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