LPN Geriatric BH-Nights in Louisburg, NC at Maria Parham Health

Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg, NC has an opening for a LPN on Geriatric BH unit.  The LPN as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Job responsibilities include yet are not limited to:

• Applies professional nursing principles, procedures and intervention to the multidisciplinary treatment experience

• Observes and records patients behaviors and interactions towards prescribed treatment goals

• Works collegially with medical staff, licensed therapist and other assigned professionals in helping patients achieve their therapeutic goals

• Provides patient education and consultation with parents/care givers

• Participates in patient assessment with RN and interprets patient's needs from admission through discharge planning including periods of crisis and stabilization

• Administers prescribed medications and maintains medical records and clinical documentation

• Prepares individualized treatment plans and documentation within the patient's record