Day Shift Psychiatric LPN: Direct Care & Interventions

Ventura Services Florida; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Louisiana seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect care to psychiatric patients with acute behavioral disorders. You will document via the nursing process, collaborate with RNs, physicians and the care team, and participate in treatment planning and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, monitoring patient status, and upholding patient rights and dignity.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing and Louisiana licensure.
• Minimum 1 year recent medical-surgical or psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current psychiatric and medical nursing principles.
• Ability to document and communicate changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for psychiatric patients.
• Document care using nursing process and required reporting.
• Report changes in patient condition to the Director of Nursing.
• Administer medications following the 6 rights and safe handling.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient engagement

Problem solving

Nursing knowledge

Education

LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Seaside Health System in Louisiana seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect care to psychiatric patients with acute behavioral disorders. You will document via the nursing process, collaborate with RNs, physicians and the care team, and participate in treatment planning and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, monitoring patient status, and upholding patient rights and dignity.