Psychiatric Nurse LPN

Position Summary:

The primary role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide comprehensive oversight, coordination, and hands-on care in addressing all health-related matters affecting program participants. This includes both direct and indirect health concerns, ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of individuals through proactive assessment, timely intervention, and ongoing collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, families, and external healthcare providers. The LPN plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, responsive, and supportive environment that promotes optimal health outcomes for all individuals involved in the program.

Major Responsibilities:

Maintains nursing documentation and medication records

Assists residents in learning about their medications; assures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR

Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc

Assesses residents’ health and emotional needs

Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director

Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas

Other duties as assigned

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