LPN

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with outpatient and inpatient medical providers regarding client care needs and medical orders.
• Verify, process, and implement provider orders while maintaining quality nursing care.
• Evaluate, monitor, and document client responses to medications, treatments, and plans of care.
• Establish and maintain accurate eMAR documentation for new and existing clients.
• Organize medications and perform safe medication administration according to nursing standards and protocols.
• Complete required documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Dispose of medications according to KMHS protocols.
• Maintain house stock medications and complete required controlled medication counts.
• Inventory and order nursing supplies as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments.
• Initiate emergency procedures using professional judgment, technical skills, and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Respond appropriately to fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency situations.
• Coordinate with Mental Health Professionals, supervisors, care team assistants, and Behavioral Health Technicians regarding client care and unit safety.
• Participate in discharge planning activities and treatment goal reviews.
• Provide medication education and assist with discharge medication coordination.
• Participate in program activities, wellness groups, and therapeutic interactions with clients.
• Follow assigned nursing and unit operating procedures.
• Handle authorized disclosures of client information in accordance with HIPAA requirements and agency policy.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Washington State Board of Nursing approved practical nursing program.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience).

LICENSURE: Active and unencumbered LPN license in Washington State. Active and unencumbered multistate practical nurse license accepted with additional training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION: Associate's degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of LPN experience with experience in mental health settings.

Performance Requirements

• Maintain working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as outlined in agency-mandated training.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Time management to address the needs of clients during the scheduled shift.
• Ability to designate non-nursing tasks to support staff. Coordinate with the shift supervisor for unit safety and other client needs.