Administer prescribed psychiatric and medical medications and monitor for effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
Observe, assess, and document changes in patients’ mental status, behavior, emotional condition, and physical health.
Obtain and record vital signs and assist with basic nursing procedures within the LPT scope of practice.
Monitor patients with acute or chronic mental health conditions and promptly report significant changes to RNs, physicians, psychiatrists, or other clinical staff.
Provide crisis intervention, behavioral support, suicide-prevention monitoring, and verbal de-escalation for patients experiencing psychiatric distress.
Assist with implementation of individualized treatment and behavioral management plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records, including medication administration, behavioral observations, and patient progress.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, mental health clinicians, custody officers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies while following established institutional protocols.
Maintain medication security, inventory, and proper controlled-medication procedures.
Follow HIPAA, infection-control, patient-safety, and correctional security requirements.
Maintain professional boundaries and provide respectful, patient-centered care to diverse incarcerated populations.
Follow all facility safety and security procedures, including movement restrictions, emergency procedures, and coordination with custody staff.
