LPN IDD

Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Behavioral Health, where you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to patients with behavioral health needs. This is a full-time role in a DDI setting, offering a dynamic environment where you will ensure the well-being and recovery of patients through direct care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and preparing exam rooms, with knowledge of medication, pre-op, and post-op steps.
• Providing surgical assistance and maintaining medication control lists.
• Documenting accurately and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain an efficient pace in the OR to avoid delays and ensure rapid room turnover.
• Facilitates and ensures patient preparedness for surgery.
• Communicates and prioritizes efficiently and effectively.
• Assist the anesthesia provider during the induction and emergence from anesthesia.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active RN license in the state of practice (or willingness to obtain).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2 years of clinic or ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.