LVN & LPT

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/(LPT) assesses patients and provides nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and treatment objectives and as instructed by supervisor. The LVN/LPT works under the supervision of an RN in a substance use detox subacute hospital.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Assess and document patient treatment progress, medical or behavioral changes, and unusual incidents.
• Monitor patient management and treatment. May be assigned to provide continual observation of confused patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications.
• Identify and assist in management of emergencies.
• Obtain and record vital signs.  Chart routine information, vital signs, and daily activities.
• Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.
• Conduct medication audits and destroy outdated medications per policy
• Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Follow directions and orders of physicians and registered nurses.
• Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Interact with patients to support their participation in the program.  May provide educational sessions or other groups for patients.
• Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
• Provide clerical support as directed by nursing staff.  Keep charts in order with all forms properly identified. 
• Order inventory and stock supplies in the unit.

LVN/LPT Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan
• Audit medication room and destroy medications as needed per policy
• Monitor patient care and treatment
• Know and understand withdrawal management
• Participate in nursing assessments
• Adhere to professional standards
• Maintain health and safety standards of facility; Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of blood borne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; performs job duties accordingly.
• Attend meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Identify a crisis.  Demonstrate appropriate techniques for interventions, including AMA, behavioral issues, suicide threat, code green, and contraband on the unit.
• Recognize the symptoms associated with chemical dependency and detoxification.
• Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.  Maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.

  The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/(LPT) assesses patients and provides nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and treatment objectives and as instructed by supervisor. The LVN works under the supervision of an RN in a substance use detox subacute hospital.

  
  

  Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

  
  
• Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Assess and document patient treatment progress, medical or behavioral changes, and unusual incidents.
• Monitor patient management and treatment. May be assigned to provide continual observation of confused patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications.
• Identify and assist in management of emergencies.
• Obtain and record vital signs.  Chart routine information, vital signs, and daily activities.
• Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.
• Conduct medication audits and destroy outdated medications per policy
• Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Follow directions and orders of physicians and registered nurses.
• Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Interact with patients to support their participation in the program.  May provide educational sessions or other groups for patients.
• Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
• Provide clerical support as directed by nursing staff.  Keep charts in order with all forms properly identified. 
• Order inventory and stock supplies in the unit.
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  LVN/LPT Competencies and Performance Expectations

  
  
  
• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan
• Audit medication room and destroy medications as needed per policy
• Monitor patient care and treatment
• Know and understand withdrawal management
• Participate in nursing assessments
• Adhere to professional standards
• Maintain health and safety standards of facility; Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of blood borne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; performs job duties accordingly.
• Attend meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Identify a crisis.  Demonstrate appropriate techniques for interventions, including AMA, behavioral issues, suicide threat, code green, and contraband on the unit.
• Recognize the symptoms associated with chemical dependency and detoxification.
• Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.  Maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.