Licensed Practical Nurse

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Purvis (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Purvis, MS, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care at the Lamar Diversion Center, a 24/7 crisis management facility. The LPN will coordinate medical services, monitor medications, and support the behavioral health care team to promote safety and positive outcomes for adults with serious mental illness.

Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Nursing and Mississippi LPN licensure; crisis-unit experience is preferred and

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• MS LPN licensure required.
• Experience in 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

Crisis management

Behavioral health care

Independent working

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

MS LPN Licensure

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 Resourceshas an opening for a License PracticalNurse at our Lamar Diversion Center to provide services for a crisis managementcenter in Purvis , 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 LPN 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.