Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

Company: MIND 24-7
Location: Mesa
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

REQ NUMBER NUR-22-00001POSITION Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift CATEGORY NursingFULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-TimeEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-ExemptSHIFT NightsABOUT THE ORGANIZATION About MIND 24-7MIND 24-7 is fundamentally changing the landscape of accessible behavioral health by offering walk-in crisis mental health and substance abuse services such as Psych Express Care, Psych Crisis Care, and Psych Progressions. MIND 24-7 fills the gap for those seeking help by being available right when they need it - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using innovations in value-based care models to improve and expand access to care, Mind 24-7 not only enhances quality patient care, but reduces pressure on the system, reducing costly emergency room visits, in-patient treatment, and readmissions for crisis care. MIND 24-7 offers highly competitive benefits that begin within 30 days for new full-time Team Members! These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, telemedicine, company paid life insurance and disability, voluntary plans, discounted gym memberships, 401K with company contribution, generous Paid Time Off and Holidays, Team Member Appreciation Days, and a break room stocked full of complimentary snacks and beverages. To learn more, go to www.mind24-7.com. DescriptionThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position will deliver care to patients in the psychiatric setting. The LPN will collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The LPN will effectively interact with patient, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS --- Collaborates with documentation for ongoing patient data under the supervision of the RN. Collaborates with RN on the patient's plan of care and reports pertinent information to the multidisciplinary team. --- Administers medications as prescribed. Accurately document all medication as per facility protocol. Coordinates with patient to sign medication consent form. --- Draws labs and providers wound care as ordered --- Supports Care Coordinators managing the milieu and gathering information regarding the needs of patients --- Provides education regarding physical health, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment to the patient. --- Uses verbal de-escalation and therapeutic interventions to de-escalate patients that are potentially dangerous --- Can describe and demonstrate thorough knowledge of seclusion and restraint standards and guidelines, including documentation of seclusion and restraint incidents, as required. --- Can describe and demonstrate thorough knowledge of SafeClinch standards and guidelines, as required. --- Records all care provided concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, as per the facility protocol --- Depending on setting, may also float among various clinical services within the market, where qualified and competent SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None WORK ENVIRONMENT: --- Days, nights, weekends, and holidays --- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers --- Travel to company subsidiaries may be necessary PM21POSITION REQUIREMENTS P0SITION QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited Nursing program with licensure by the state Board of Nursing Unrestricted license as Licensed Practical Nurse through the state Board of Nursing At least 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card Preferred Qualifications: Previous crisis care or emergency room experience Previous experience with state specific court ordered services Physical Demands: Required to stand o Required to walk Occasionally required to sit Required to use hands Continually required to talk or hear o Must be able to lift or push at least 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus COMPETENCIES: --- Interpersonal Skills - Able to keeps emotions under control and navigate situations with composure; able to clearly articulate complex ideas to others; demonstrates excellent work ethic and integrity to see assignments through to the end; capable worker who inspires others and can take charge when work needs to be finished; maintains a positive attitude that helps others keep stress levels down and generates a feeling of optimism in the workplace; and able to accept constructive criticism. --- Integrity - Communicates accurate, factual information openly; able to exercise a broad understanding of situations, giving the benefit of the doubt to others and a change to articulate concerns or interest; cares about outcomes, willing to go to considerable effort in order to make a valuable difference; demonstrates responsibility through the use of care and foresight in carrying out a task; and understands what is needed and provides effective solutions to remedy the situation by responding promptly to requests and accommodating accordingly. --- Professionalism - Demonstrates a desire to build and maintain a reputation as a professional-to learn the ropes, to follow advice of a trusted mentor and to seek training and development for personal growth; conveys confidence in their organization role and self; acts responsibly and fair in all work activities; acts within a developed personal code of ethics that includes legal, ethical and honest intent; and shows poise and calm to workers during tough situations and when making high-pressure decisions. --- Initiative- takes charge, shows a willingness to get things done and take responsibility; readiness to embark on bold new adventures, implements a new strategy or plan to solve a problem or improve a situation. --- Dependability & Reliability - inspires full confidence from co-workers and leadership that one will get the support or assistance required; will complete tasks in a complete and appropriate manner, competently and consistently. --- Willingness to Learn - Exhibits a desire, wish and readiness to acquire new knowledge and develop; demonstrates by embracing emerging technology, is eager to be more qualified and keep up with modern trends. --- Resilience - Cultivates a belief in the ability to cope with any problem or issue; promotes a sense of community, support and connectedness in the workplace; seek reward and empowerment through being helpful to others; cultivate positive emotions and an attitude of survivorship that activates strength to get through hardship, promote learning through challenging experiences.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.PI160265138

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