Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - NOC Shift)
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Reno, nevada
This position will be 7p-7a, and can work either Friday, Sat, Sunday, or Sat, Sunday, Monday.
Delivers quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. Supports the hospital and program philosophy of care and ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.
- Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
- Assists Dietary Staff in identifying patients on special diets and assuring patients' compliance with dietary orders.
- Completes nursing assessments under supervision of RN.
- Updates treatment care plans under supervision of RN.
- Participates in treatment planning: (a) helps identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; (b) suggesting modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior; (c) providing input into discharge planning.
- Orient new patients to unit, program, and milieu....