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(Archived) LPN Crisis Unit- Ticket #36425

Last Updated: 2/29/20

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THIS IS A PART TIME 12 TO 24 HRS A WEEK POSITION

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychological, physical and general aspect of care; utilizes the nursing process in planning care; meets the communication and education needs of patient and family; provides care that reflect initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Communicates with physicians and other team members about changes in patient’s condition, and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in other departments with adequate supervision. Maintains regulatory agency requirements and adheres to hospital policies, procedures and standards. Assists RN to complete daily 24 hour report. Assist charge nurse in assigning duties to HST's as needed. Works in cooperation with the other nurse on his or her assigned shift to ensure a nursing shift progress note is completed on each CSR. Maintains adequate stock of medication in medication room and makes sure medication room and nurses station is clean and organized prior to the end of the shift. Follow formula for Crisis Stabilization Unit. Assists with any medication groups as needed and provided medication education to all CSR's at medication pass times with particular attention to new medications and new psychotropic medications. Performs veni puncture in a timely manner and documents per guidelines to ensure timely receipt of lab results. Completes AIMS assessment within 1 hour of an initial dose of an antipsychotic medication. Administer PPD skin test upon admission unless individual has had a previous or will place screening too. Completes infection control report on any positive PPD's or any infectious disease that is identified while the individual is at the CSU and submits to Nurse Mgr. within 24 hours. Conduct accurate Narcotic counts daily at beginning and end of each shift. Prepare discharge medications and paperwork for each CSR that is discharging next day. Conduct medication room preparatory activities such as stock meds audits, sample meds audits, refrigerator temp checks, supply audits, nutrition refrigerator re-stocking, environmental cleaning checklist, glucometer checks, and all other logs and audits as assigned. Any other duty or task as assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator or Nurse [Register to View] Qualify for this position: You must have a current GA Licence Practical Nursing License. You must be able to pass a criminal background check, and drug testing.

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Company Details

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Your success is important to us. HealthCare Staffing believes our employees are an essential part of our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, and our greatest asset. We encourage you to apply for positions that will offer you a challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding growth opportunity. Join our team and discover new opportunities in healthcare.