LPN Responsibilities

Administer medications before breakfast and/or school. Cover the Solarium while Lead Tech does room checks/perform room checks. Assist with transitioning Residents to and from school or activities. (Cover gate if necessary) Remain on the unit with RN if Residents refuse school or are sick. Float in school hallways and respond to complaints of illness or pain. Report findings to the RN. Stays on the unit to cover while RN goes to Treatment Team Meetings. Transcribe orders from medical Dr. and Psychiatrist if RN requires assistance. Assist with making appointments for psychological testing and consult request. Relieves MHTs for breaks. Assist with obtaining vitals on weekends and reports findings to RN and medical Dr if necessary. Assist with informing patients and families about new medications and obtaining consents for new medications. Update Treatment Plans and problem sheets as needed. Ensures that medications are re-ordered in a timely manner befor...