LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse - Day Shift

Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Smoky Mountain Lodge - Sevierville, TN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Job Category
Nurse
Description
Who We Are:
The Smoky Mountain Lodge at Pasadena Villa is a residential psychiatric treatment center in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Our compassionate, dedicated staff fosters an environment of healing. By providing treatment for the full spectrum of mental health disorders, we ensure that clients are well prepared for life after treatment.
What We Offer:
Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
Multiple Career Development Pathways
Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
100% Company Paid Life & ADD
401K with Company Match
Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
Generous Team Member Referral Program
Parental Leave
How You Will Contribute:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) interacts with the clients and team members throughout their shift, providing high quality client-centered care within a specialized residential behavioral healthcare setting. The LPN collaborates with team members to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained within the treatment facilities. Position works alongside the Registered Nurse to carry out physician orders, prepare, and administer medications, assess, and document client conditions, and facilitate outside diagnostic or medical services that are ordered by the physician.
Relationships and Contacts
Within the organization:

Maintains frequent and close working relationships with peers, immediate supervisor, and leadership throughout the facility.
Outside the organization : May initiate and maintain working relationships with clients, third party providers, pharmacies/suppliers, labs, and vendors, as needed.
Position Responsibilities
Assists Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians in identifying client needs, problems, capabilities, and limitations.
Communicates observations with other clinical team members and makes recommendations for plan of care, providing input into the treatment team process.
Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and brings to the attending physician's attention.
Documents the administration of medication in according to established policies and procedures.
Coordinates all pharmacy and laboratory orders, delivery, and refills with the appropriate vendors.
Ensures controlled medications are secured, monitors the administration and accurate recording of use.
Administers medications according to physician orders and medication administration record.
Administers injections including Tuber sol PPD reading, Long-Acting Antipsychotic injectables, other Intramuscular Injections, as ordered.
Collaborates with team members to maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client's behaviors and feelings as expressed.
Prepares clients for discharge through individualized counseling and instruction prior to discharge in a clear and concise manner; providing written instructions if needed.
Provides education to residents and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual counseling and group counseling.
Provides review of clinical records for accuracy and quality documentation.
Assists in the coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges to provide a smooth and efficient flow of communication.
Supports and adheres to facility infection control program.

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Qualifications
What We Are Seeking:
Education and Experience
Must have graduated from an Accredited Nursing program, hold an active LPN license in the state of TN, and have 1+ years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Additional Requirements

Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification

Renaissance Healthcare Group, LLC DBA Pasadena Villa- Smoky Mountain Lodge provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment Smoky Mountain Lodge reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."