Geriatric Psychiatry LPN – Flexible Hours, Travel

Web Scribble; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing services, perform assessments, and participate in education and health promotion across the hospital setting.

Under supervision, the LPN will supervise treatments, assist physicians, document care, and administer medications. Overtime, weekend work, and travel may be required as part of patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• CPR Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient treatments and assist with physician examinations.
• Document nurse notes, physician orders, discharge plans, and other health records.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians and monitor patient responses.
• Conduct prescribed treatments and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

LPN license (state)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing services, perform assessments, and participate in education and health promotion across the hospital setting.

Under supervision, the LPN will supervise treatments, assist physicians, document care, and administer medications. Overtime, weekend work, and travel may be required as part of patient care responsibilities.