Empathetic LPN for Geriatric Psychiatry (Flexible Hours)

Unity Psychiatric Care Martin; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care Martin in Martin, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services, instruction, and assessments across the hospital. The LPN will participate in diverse nursing activities under CMS/licensure standards, including patient care, documentation, and education.

Responsibilities include supervising treatments, assisting physicians and the Director of Nursing, ordering and administering meds, conducting treatments, and handling emergencies with CPR.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN program.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

Documentation

Med administration

Vital signs

Nursing assessments

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care Martin in Martin, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services, instruction, and assessments across the hospital. The LPN will participate in diverse nursing activities under CMS/licensure standards, including patient care, documentation, and education.

Responsibilities include supervising treatments, assisting physicians and the Director of Nursing, ordering and administering meds, conducting treatments, and handling emergencies with CPR.