Statement of Purpose
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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- Conduct medication audits and destroy outdated medications per policy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.
LVN Competencies and Performance Expectations
All LVN’s are expected to:
- 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.
Statement of Purpose
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) assesses patients and provides nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and treatment objectives and as instructed by supervisor. The 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.
LPT Competencies and Performance Expectations
All LPT’s are expected to:
• 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.
Skills Required
- Valid LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) licensure or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) licensure as applicable
- Ability to safely and accurately administer medications and conduct medication audits
- Knowledge of withdrawal management and chemical dependency symptoms
- Ability to assess, chart, and document patient treatment progress, vital signs, and behavioral changes
- Ability to monitor patients, including continual observation of confused or high-risk patients
- Ability to identify and assist in management of medical and behavioral emergencies
- Experience facilitating educational groups and providing patient teaching
- Adherence to confidentiality, universal precautions, and facility policies and procedures
- Ability to assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordinate external healthcare needs
- Clerical skills to maintain charts, order inventory, and stock unit supplies
