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Baptist Health Systems Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Richmond, Kentucky
SummaryJob Description:Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral HealthFull Time 1st ShiftThe Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a secured, therapeutic inpatient setting that provides short-term, intensive psychiatric care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, therapists, and behavioral health technicians, who collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans.Job Description:Under the direct supervision of a behavioral health (BH) registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN), within scope of the LPN practice and regulatory standards, assists the RN in providing and coordinating holistic care of the patient through honoring patients' mind, body and spirit while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. LPN clinical proficiency is based on a sound knowledge base together with the understanding of the theories and science of practical nursing practice. The LPN must have the ability to delegate appropriate work to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while taking responsibility for the work delegated.The LPN has knowledge, nurse training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses.Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:- Assists RN with assessment of patient's clinical and functional status. Performs assessment of patient's clinical and functional status with input and oversight of an RN.- Contributes to completion of patient database and ongoing assessment.- Considers the patient's culture, age and developmental level.- Documents concurrently.- Identifies patient risk factors.- Performs physical and psychosocial assessment according to scope of practice.- Collects physiologic monitoring data (patient weight, vital signs, lab results and diagnostic test results) upon admission and ongoing.Requirements:- Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. (Preferred Associate's In Nursing)- Completion of an accredited registered nurse associate degree or bachelor's degree nursing program within 3 years of hire.- Additional certification may be required based on area of specialty- Completion and maintenance of BLS and other designated unit specific certification and training requirementsBenefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance - Identity Theft Protection - Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually - Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave - 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire - Bereavement Leave (includes pets) - PTO Sell Back Program - Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) - Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support - Retirement with Company MatchWork ExperienceEducation**If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer."EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."