LPN - Sign-on BONUS $2,500
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
LPN - Sign-on BONUS $2,500 - Creekside Behavioral Health -
Kingsport, TennesseeJob Summary:Sign-on BONUS $2,500The Licensed
Practical Nurse works under the direction of a qualified
professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards,
and policies of the department and within the parameters of the
licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with
members of the multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff,
administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes
reasonable care and precautions to ensure high patient safety
standards and a therapeutic environment exist.Job Duties:* Provides
direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of
patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse,
while always maintaining the assurance of patient safety and
following unit and hospital policies and procedures. Complies with
all company safety policies and practices.* Assists in relevant
health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family. Serves as a
role model for patients and peers.* Shares responsibility for the
planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and
nursing care.* Effectively communicates with the medical staff,
receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize
abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences,
sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.*
Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications
in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of
medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough
documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse
effects.* Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the
R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other
issues which could alter patient care. Reports status changes and
concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all
departments as needed to assure total quality patient care is
delivered.* Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail
nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records
patient symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately,
and completely.* Safely and accurately performs vital signs,
electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose
monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing
action.* Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.Why
Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should
apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an
EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized
programming at our treatment centers across the country. We
recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community
in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.Job Type:
Full-time
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Kingsport , LPN - Sign-on BONUS $2,500, Healthcare , Kingsport, Tennessee
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