Behavioral Health LPN New Iberia, LA

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Early wage access

State pension

Dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for IMC Behavioral Health to provide safe nursing care across pediatric to geriatric patients. You will supervise CNAs, administer medications, perform venipuncture, and support care plans in a behavioral health setting.

The role requires current LA LPN licensure, CPR and EDGE certifications, and a solid understanding of nursing processes and state statutes. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current Louisiana LPN license.
• CPR and EDGE certifications.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
• Knowledge of LA Mental Health Statutes.
• Knowledge of anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions.
• Identifies education needs and initiates education for the patient based on age.
• Participates in discharge planning and readiness.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plans.
• Functions as a positive role model and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient data.
• Adheres to Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance and Patient Safety Goals.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Nursing process

LA mental health statutes

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate of approved LPN program

Louisiana LPN license

CPR certification

EDGE certification

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for IMC Behavioral Health, who is responsible for rendering safe nursing care to patients; supervising, directing, and monitoring the nursing care assigned to her/him; administering medications, performing venipuncture, assisting in the supervision and training of CNAs; and performs related duties, and using the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Current license as a LPN in the state of Louisiana.
• Must maintain CPR and EDGE certifications
• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge of LA Mental Health Statutes
• Knowledge of anatomy

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions
• Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needs according to the age of the patient.
• Participates in planning of patients discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data
• Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!