Inpatient Psychiatric LPN & Preceptor - Compassionate Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond in Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

The role emphasizes documentation, medication administration, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and adherence to Joint Commission and hospital policies to support patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Louisiana.
• Inpatient psychiatric care experience preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care and reassesses patients per unit protocol.
• Documents findings in the patient record and communicates with the team.
• Implements care plans and performs nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Performs bedside tests, wound care and assists with ADLs for patients.
• Ensures safe medication delivery and patient education on meds.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond in Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

The role emphasizes documentation, medication administration, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and adherence to Joint Commission and hospital policies to support patient wellness.