Inpatient Behavioral Health LPN

Horizon Health; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(K) with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join Abbeville General Hospital's 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit in Abbeville, LA. The LPN provides direct nursing care under supervision, follows the treatment plan, and documents care concisely for a defined patient group.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, observing patient condition, and assisting with seclusion or restraints as needed while ensuring dignity and compassionate care for

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted LPN license.
• 1-3 years experience in behavioral health or medical-surgical nursing.
• CPR, BLS, ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Restore and promote patient health by completing the nursing process.
• Observe patients and report/record their medical and physical condition.
• Attend to patient personal needs (hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing).
• Obtain patient vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration).
• Assist in safe seclusion or restraints per approved methods; observe precautions.
• Administer medications and injections as needed.
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedures.
• Interpret nursing and treatment needs to nonclinical staff.
• Ensure patient dignity and provide emotional/psychological support to patients and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR

BLS

ACLS

Education

Active LPN license (unrestricted)

Job description

Horizon Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join Abbeville General Hospital's 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit in Abbeville, LA. The LPN provides direct nursing care under supervision, follows the treatment plan, and documents care concisely for a defined patient group.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, observing patient condition, and assisting with seclusion or restraints as needed while ensuring dignity and compassionate care for