CPEP - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program – LPN 2, Inpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Department:

500494 CPEP Comp Psych Eval Prog-Nrsg

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 210 H

Compensation Range:

$27.75 - $37.46

Responsibilities:

General Purpose: In an inpatient setting, remains accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system. Works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care. Assumes responsibility of care for assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD. Participates in the plan of care, implements appropriate nursing interventions, and contributes to patient/family education through collection of data, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation and excellent communication.

FT position available, D/E/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.

The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is seeking LPNs for an exciting opportunity to work on a team comprised of interdisciplinary clinicians serving patients across the lifespan with psychiatric mental health conditions. The CPEP encompasses the primary Triage and Screening Area; 4 Extended Observation Beds / 2 Intensive Management Beds. Approximately 11,000 patients are evaluated annually. The LPN will collaborate with the RN on managing patients while they await evaluation and/or have extended stays within the CPEP environment. Intensive management of acute psychiatric conditions is often required. This a dynamic environment with a highly skilled staffing contingent prepared to assess complex patient presentations in order to determine appropriate intervention and disposition. Current NYS licensure as an LPN required.  EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

 

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