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Mission:  

The LPN will deliver quality psychiatric nursing care to adult patients with behavioral health illnesses and substance abuse issues and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.  The LPN will administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with policy.  

Essential Function: 

• Administers all medication safely in accordance with policy and documents medication given and its effectiveness.
• Promptly notify the Shift Director or DON of Schedule II or Schedule III medication waste.
• Maintains the safety of Buprenorphine and Methadone order sheets.
• Recommends improved methods for administering medications within the limits of clinical training.
• Maintains binders for easy access to auditable information.
• Has a working knowledge of the Methasoft system.
• Completes all required assessments promptly.
• Consistently puts clients at ease regarding detox and rehabilitative treatment.
• Is vigilant and identifies potential patient problems.
• Demonstrates respect for client’s rights, as reflected in individualized care.
• Verbalizes and demonstrates proper procedures for infection control.
• Works with the unit nurses to monitor MAT clients for signs of oversedation. 
• Acts as a role model for other staff members.
• Identify physical plant problems promptly and report them to the appropriate department for correction.
• Communicate effectively to the Shift Director to resolve unit and/or staffing issues promptly.
• Assures that all controlled substances are secured at the end of the shift and the area is locked at night. 
• Treats all clients with dignity and respect.
• Consistently maintains confidentiality of client information; follows release-of-information policies and procedures.
• Uses effective verbal and non-verbal techniques to ensure positive outcomes for clients.
• Maintains attendance as defined by Kirkbride policy.
• Demonstrates Kirkbride values in all interactions.
• Promptly and correctly take and routes phone messages, answers phone promptly and courteously; provides clear, correct information to callers, visitors, and co-workers.
• Approaches co-workers assertively and respectfully; confronts problems constructively; solution-oriented.

Job Requirements:  

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing
• Current, valid LPN license in the state of PA
• Two or more years of experience in substance or mental health nursing or community health setting
• Knowledge of abnormal psychology is typically found in the adult psychiatric population.
• Thorough familiarity with psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications within the adult psychiatric population
• Displays basic knowledge of computer management, including Microsoft and Methasoft
• Ability to interact effectively with the clinical team and other staff.
• Organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Empathy for clients and their families 

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

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