Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Covington, LA is seeking FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Day and Night shifts to join Covington Behavioral Health Hospital.

You will provide nursing care, administer medications, collaborate with the treatment team, and document patient progress. The role offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay of $20-$28 per hour with night shift differentials, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One or more years' nursing experience in clinical area preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care per plan.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patients' needs and safety.
• Provide for basic patient comfort and implement care plans.
• Administer medications safely according to orders.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of progress.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license

Graduate from accredited nursing school

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

Job description

Overview

Covington Behavioral Health in Covington, LA is searching for FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s for Day and Night shifts!

• Flexible Scheduling Model
• Pay Rate $20 - 28 per hr (depending on experience)
• Night shift diffs $5/hr - $6.30/hr
• Excellent Comphensive Benefits incl. Tuition Reimbursement

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult and adolescent patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being. Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve

each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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