Behavioral Health LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose :

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Nurse Manager, RN Case Manager, RN Team Lead, and / or Provider(s). Participates in the

multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients. They provide clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients and their families.

Essential job functions including, but not limited to :

1. Satisfies Core Competencies

• Accepts responsibility for ensuring that his / her nursing practice and conduct meet the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant legislated requirements

2. Patient Relations :

3. Clinical :

4. Patient Education :

5. Clerical :

6. Safety / Infection Control :

hours of occurrence to the immediate supervisor.

7. Workforce Development :

webinars as appropriate

Required Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Skill, Licensure and Knowledge Requirements :

Current LA LPN License required

3-5 years of primary care experience in a clinical setting

(preference may be given to those with prior work experience in infectious

disease and / or HIV depending on position)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.