Compassionate LPN: Patient Care & Wellness Advocate

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Magee, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care within the facility’s standards and scope. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and professional care consistent with the state Nurse Practice Act.

You will monitor patient health, administer basic care, document progress, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to address patient needs. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required, with training provided by the

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Provide patient comfort and implement nursing interventions from the plan of care.
• Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Maintain thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of patient symptoms, responses and progress.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors and staff.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One or more years' nursing experience in clinical area

Job description

Harboroaks in Magee, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care within the facility’s standards and scope. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and professional care consistent with the state Nurse Practice Act.

You will monitor patient health, administer basic care, document progress, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to address patient needs. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required, with training provided by the