Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Acadia Healthcare; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Training program

Career growth

Job summary

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking compassionate LPNs to join the nursing team. Full-time day and night shifts, 12-hour rotations with shift differential, provide inpatient psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. Responsibilities include monitoring, medication administration, documentation, and patient-centered care.

The role offers competitive pay with benefits, a strong training program, and opportunities for professional growth at a brand-new hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One+ year nursing experience preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care within scope.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and prioritize safety.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet biopsychosocial needs.
• Provide comfort and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications safely per policy and orders.
• Document patient status and progress accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Come join the Glenwood Behavioral Health team and Make A Difference every day.

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is an 80-bed hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, that provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents 13-17 and adults ages 18 and older who are struggling with a mental health concern or a dual diagnosis.

We are looking to add compassionate LPNs to our nurse team! Glenwood Behavioral Health is a 80-bed behavioral health hospital in Cincinnati, OH, providing services to adults 18 and older.

LPN Benefits:

Glenwood Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity at a brand new hospital!
• Annual performance evaluation and compensation review

Available Shifts and Hours:

We have full time LPN positions available for day shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM) and night shifts available (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) Shifts are 12 hours, 3 days per week with shift differentials available.

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.

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