DescriptionnnPURPOSE STATEMENT:nnProvide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:nnMonitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning and carrying out care plan objectives and goals.nnProvide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.nnApply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.nnDiscuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.nnKeep records on patient health.nnCommunicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.nnAccurately administer medications per ordered note, document medication administration and reflect accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.nnMaintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.nnProvide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.nnResponsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.nnOTHER FUNCTIONS:nnPerform other functions and tasks as assigned.nnEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:nnGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. Prefer one year of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility.nnLICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:nnCurrent LPN/LVN license as required by state. First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).nnWhile this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)