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Northpoint Recovery

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOmaha, NE, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where services are rendered.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Maintain a current, nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
  • Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems; KIPU is preferred.
  • Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
  • Be able to work with a diverse population and have the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
  • Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.
  • Comply with HIPAA procedures and guidelines when potentially accessing protected health information.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and oversee medical services for a caseload of patients and coordinate medical treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies regarding patient and family treatment and safety issues.
  • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and perform duties according to established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures.
  • Complete documentation associated with duties professionally and on time.
  • Interact with patients, observe behavior, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
  • Administer medications and provide related patient education.
  • Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others in care.
  • Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
  • Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and coordinate discharge planning.
  • Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair and maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
  • Admit and discharge patients.
  • Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope-of-licensure requirements.
  • Continuously monitor patients to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
  • Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items promptly to support comprehensive, quality patient care.
  • Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
  • Oversee and participate in facility quality-assurance and compliance activities.
  • Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system.
  • Excellent organizational abilities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A patient-service orientation for internal and external interactions.
  • Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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