- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, or other licensed provider, the LPN assists in the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients within the scope of Idaho LPN licensure and hospital policy.
- Perform nursing assessments, collect patient health information, obtain vital signs, monitor weight, and document patient observations and responses to treatment.
- Monitor patients for changes in physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric status and promptly report concerns to the appropriate licensed provider.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including completion of required nursing documentation.
- Conduct health screenings and assist in identifying patient needs requiring further evaluation or medical intervention.
- Perform AIMS assessments and other clinical screenings as trained and assigned.
- Administer medications, including oral, injectable, and other prescribed treatments, in accordance with provider orders, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, side effects, and medication compliance.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and electronic health record.
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- Provide patient education regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, wellness, and recovery.
- Communicate medication-related concerns, abnormal findings, and patient responses to the prescribing provider and nursing leadership.
- Coordinate with pharmacies, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and accurate medication management.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute nursing observations and recommendations regarding patient care and treatment planning.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of individualized treatment plans.
- Observe and monitor patients for suicide risk, self-harm behaviors, aggression, elopement risk, withdrawal symptoms, and other safety concerns.
- Respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Utilize approved de-escalation techniques and participate in crisis intervention procedures.
- Complete required clinical, nursing, and regulatory documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.
- Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
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