LPN - Behavioral Health (Contract) Job at SnapCare, Pueblo, CO

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  • SnapCare
  • Pueblo, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Requirements:

  • Current unencumbered CO LPN/LVN license
  • 1 year experience required
  • Cerner experience preferred

Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Behavioral Health

SnapCare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in corrections care to join our healthcare team. As an LPN, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the overall well-being of our patients in a correctional care setting. LPN must have extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions, recognize nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care under minimal supervision in a variety of settings and a thorough knowledge of nursing best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Deliver Compassionate Care: Provide empathetic and compassionate nursing care to patients within a correctional care. Prioritize their physical and emotional well-being, ensuring comfort and support during their recovery.

  • Conduct Thorough Health Assessments: Perform comprehensive health assessments, meticulously documenting patients’ medical history. Collaborate with the healthcare team to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

  • Medication Administration and Treatment: Safely administer medications and perform necessary treatments. Monitor vital signs closely to maintain patient safety and comfort.

  • Patient Coordination: Efficiently coordinate patient care by scheduling tests, consultations, and referrals. Facilitate seamless communication between healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.

  • Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with other registered nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals. Foster a collaborative environment to enhance patient care and achieve positive results.

  • Accurate Documentation and Safety Adherence: Maintain meticulous and accurate medical records. Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure the well-being of patients and staff.

SnapCare Benefits:

  • End of Shift Payments

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

  • SnapCare Rewards Program

 

Facility Information:

We are seeking an exceptional individual for the HCT I (Licensed Practical Nurse / Psychiatric Care Technician - MI) position within our facility. Our ideal candidate is a caring leader who will provide professional skilled nursing activities in a mental health setting that include: acute care, chronic support, assessment, and interventions. Although this position will be assigned to a specific shift and unit, you may be required to work any unit.Under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible to: administer nursing care (both psychiatric and medical) according to the plan of care, monitors and facilitates the provision of a therapeutic, safe milieu, and manage the milieu in the absence of HCT II or HCT III. Administer meds and treatments according to licensing and CMHIP standards for example oral, injection and topical. Follows all patient identification process for med administrations, treatments, etc. Aware of patient allergies, sensitivities of food/drug interactions, drug/drug interactions. Monitors all aspects of patient’s care needs to include nutritional, dysphagia and allergies.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Administer nursing care (both psychiatric and medical) according to the plan of care, monitors and facilitates the provision of a therapeutic, safe milieu, and manage the milieu in the absence of HCT II or HCT III. .

  • Administer meds and treatments according to licensing and CMHIP standards for example oral, injection and topical. Awareness of patient allergies, sensitivities of food/drug interactions, drug/drug interactions.

  • Physical care of patients according to established policies and procedures.

  • Follow all patient identification process for med administrations, treatments, etc.

  • Monitors all aspects of patient’s care needs to include nutritional, dysphagia and allergies.

  • Assesses psychiatric and discharge needs, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents treatment plans consisting of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, formal and informal treatment and teaching groups, and behavioral plans using nursing theory and concepts.

  • Must participate in all Code 0, CTI, and fire drills as they occur.

  • Position will be required to work any unit in the hospital to meet the needs of business and will perform duties within the scope of their practice.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Why work for SnapCare  

  • Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app. 

  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care and more. 

  • Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance. 

  • SnapCare has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. 

  • Explore our unique programs designed for clinicians, such as the SnapCare Rewards and SnapCare Foundation. 

 

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