Licensed Practical Nurse

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support services at the Harrison Diversion Center in Gulfport, MS. The role focuses on crisis management and coordinating medical services for adults with serious mental illness.

Ideal candidates have behavioral health experience and a compassionate demeanor, working with the mental health team to provide safe, effective care during times of crisis and facilitate a return to community living.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• MS RN Licensure required.
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred.
• Independent work ability required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors individuals receiving medications.
• Provides coordination and monitoring of psychiatric schedule.
• Provides general psychotherapeutic nursing and educational interventions to clientele.

Skills

Independent work

Crisis experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

MS RN Licensure

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resourcesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resourceshas an opening for a Part-TimeLicense PracticalNurseat our HarrisonDiversion Centerto provide services for a crisis managementcenter in Gulfport , MS. This position plays a significant role in coordinating medical services and providing nursing needs for adults suffering from serious mental illness.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in behavioral health as well as a professional and compassionate demeanor. The LPN works in conjunction with themental health care teamto provide safe and effective treatment to the consumer during time of crisis in an effort to promote a positive environment in order to return to their community.

CSU is a 24 hour facility open 365 days per year.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison,Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River,Perry, Stoneand Wayne Counties.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, cafeteria options and a 403(b) plan, along with a generous leave and holiday policy.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required
• MS RN Licensure required
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred
• Independent work ability required

Responsibilities

• Monitors individuals receiving medications.
• Provides coordination and monitoring of psychiatric schedule.
• Provides general psychotherapeutic nursing and educational interventions to clientele.