Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse – Patient Care

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks an LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within licensed scope, focusing on patient safety and compassionate service. You will monitor health, administer basic care, and coordinate with RNs and doctors to meet each patient’s physical and psychosocial needs.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, professional communication, and adherence to nursing standards, with CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One or more years' nursing experience within the facility's clinical area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with others to meet patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, development, and cultural needs.
• Provide basic comfort and implement nursing interventions from the care plan.
• Apply interventions to progress toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss care with patients and report changes to RNs and doctors.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensure safe medication delivery per policies and physician orders.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid knowledge

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks an LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within licensed scope, focusing on patient safety and compassionate service. You will monitor health, administer basic care, and coordinate with RNs and doctors to meet each patient’s physical and psychosocial needs.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, professional communication, and adherence to nursing standards, with CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.