Behavioral Health LPN

Allen Parish Community Healthcare; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Parish Community Healthcare is seeking an LPN for night shift in the Behavioral Health department. The LPN will work under supervision within an interdisciplinary team, performing assessments, developing nursing impressions, and contributing to treatment planning and reviews.

Key duties include participation in team conferences, case management, discharge planning and placement, intake and referrals, and other clinical duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Current and active LPN/LVN license through the state of Louisiana or compact state.
• Completion of an accredited program for LPN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and screening as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop nursing impressions and recommendations for treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment plan reviews and team conferences.
• Engage in case management and discharge planning.

Skills

Assessment & screening

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

LPN license (LA or compact)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, House Supervisor, and/or Nurse Manager, the LPN shall act as an active member of the interdisciplinary team conducting at least, but not necessarily limited to; assessment and screening, development of nursing impressions and recommendations, treatment planning and treatment plan reviews, participation in team conferences, case management, discharge planning and placement, intake and referral and other clinical duties.

Shift: Nights with $2.00 shift differential

Licensure:

• Current and active LPN/LVN license through the state of Louisiana or compact state
• Completion of an accredited program for LPN