Licensed Practical Nurse

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Laurel, MS is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide services for a short-term crisis management center. The LPN coordinates medical services and nursing care for adults with serious mental illness, working with the mental health care team during crises to promote safe, effective treatment and help patients return to their community.

The position requires a valid MS LPN license, a valid driver’s license, and experience in behavioral

Qualifications

• Valid MS LPN license.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required.
• Behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred.
• Has a desire to work with consumers who have a serious mental illness diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Charts progress, medication, symptoms, incidents and observations.
• Provides information regarding changes in progress to the Charge Nurse.
• Manages staff/unit at times the RN is indisposed.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis unit experience

Empathy

Education

MS LPN license

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resourcesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, Click here.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has an opening for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide services for a short-term crisis management center in Laurel, MS. The LPN 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 the mental health care team to 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.

Position will cover 12 hour shifts on a 3/2 rotation.

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 Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties.

Requirements:

• Valid MS LPN license
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
• Behavioral healthcare experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills required
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred
• Has a desire to work with consumers who have a serious mental illness diagnosis

Responsibilities:

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Charts progress, medication, symptoms, incidents and observations.
• Provides information regarding changes in progress to the Charge Nurse.
• Manages staff/unit at times the RN is indisposed.