Licensed Practical Nurse

Freedom Behavioral; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital is seeking an experienced LPN to join our team in Louisiana. The LPN will provide nursing interventions, administer medications, document care, and support admissions and discharges. The role requires a current LPN license in the state and CPR/BLS certification.

At least one year of LPN experience is preferred in long-term care or hospital settings. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient advocacy, and adherence to infection control practices to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (provider or renewal if needed).
• One year of LPN experience preferred in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehab, or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions per charge nurse on shift.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document timely in medical record.
• Assist with admissions and discharges; coordinate care with team.
• Transcribe and audit orders, ensure accuracy in medical records.
• Advise patients and families; educate as indicated.
• Communicate with nursing team to meet patient needs.
• Support activities of daily living and promote independence.
• Liaise with medical staff about patient issues; document findings.
• Ensure infection control and safety guidelines are followed.
• Participate with Service Development for timely admissions.
• Collaborate as part of multidisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Patient communication

Team collaboration

CPR/BLS

EHR knowledge

Education

LPN diploma/certificate

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Is Currently Seeking a Experienced and Motivated LPN to Join our Team! We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, we are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary

• The Licensed Practical Nurse/LVN is responsible for following assigned duties provided through the charge nurse on the shift.
• The LPN/LVN will provide appropriate nursing interventions as indicated for the care and safety of the patients.
• The LPN/LVN administered medications according to the prescribed orders in a timely manner.
• Documents the medication and procedures implemented into the medical record following the established protocol.
• Works as a team member to facilitate completion of the admission and discharge process for all patients assigned.
• Transcribes orders accurately and audits the medical record for accuracy of the orders being transcribed and implemented.
• Assumes the role of patient advocate providing education to patients and families as indicated.
• Communicates with other members of the nursing team to fulfill the needs of the patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living. Encourages and fosters independence with the patients as indicated.
• Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues.
• Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately.
• Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Ensures daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol.
• Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance.
• Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Actively works with the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Working Conditions

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high.
• The work environment may include chemicals used for cleaning, and have dust, mist, and stream generated in housekeeping tasks.
• This is a smoke-free workplace.
• Work requires spending approximately 75% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Education

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required:

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.

License

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience

• One (1) year of LPN experience preferred, preferably in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, or assisted living setting. (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, and resident care standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****