Geriatric Psychiatric Unit LPN

Description

Job Summary:

The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient quality care to the Geriatric Psychiatric patients in the unit. He/She also functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisory Responsibilities

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, in a well-ventilated, clean area; some areas are limited in space; usually works around others; must expect some moderate noise.

1. No unusual hazard risks; may be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting, and assisting patients.
2. Conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and on-the-job injuries.

This position has an OSHA Category I level of exposure to blood and body substances. Category I tasks are all procedures or other job-related tasks involving an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or body tissues or a potential for spills or splashes with blood, body fluids or tissues. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required
• Interpersonal skills- including customer relations, grammar, reading, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments 
• Independent nursing skills

Education and Experience:

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing and current certification in licensed practical nursing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.  
• Pursues programs of Continuing Education meeting the twenty-four (24) hours required per two-year period by the Alabama Board of Nursing.  
• Current BLS certification 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, lift, balance, sit, kneel, hear, reach, pull, talk, see, turn, carry, push, handle and write. This job requires you to reach above the head, push/pull 15 lbs, lift/carry up to 50 lbs, and lift from floor to waist level.