Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

perimeterhealthcare; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare in Arkansas seeks a licensed practical nurse to perform selected nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and supervision of the Director of Nursing for patients admitted to the facility.

The role requires an active LPN license in the designated state, a high school diploma plus Practical Nursing diploma, and at least 1 year in a mental health setting. BLS and Handle with Care must be completed within 1 week of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated with High School Degree and have graduated from a Practical Nursing program.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a mental health related setting; psychiatric inpatient preferred.
• Active and unrestricted practical nurse license in the designated state.
• Successful completion of BLS and Handle with Care within 1 week of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse and physician's plan of care.
• Promote patient health through teaching and rehabilitation under the guidance of the RN.
• Dispense medication under RN direction and physician orders.
• Assist patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Coordinate information with other health professionals to maintain continuity of care.
• Stay informed about changes in nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
• Attend patient care conferences and communicate with the RN regularly.
• Communicate patient health status to appropriate health professionals.
• Organize and coordinate special programs.
• Ensure infection control and employee health standards compliance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Mental health experience

Education

High School Diploma

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

To perform selected nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and general supervision of the Director of Nursing to patients admitted to the facility.

Qualifications

Education: Must have graduated with High School Degree and have successfully graduated from a technical or vocational training diploma in Practical Nursing.

Experience: Minimum of one-year experience in a mental health related setting. Psychiatric inpatient facility experience is preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain an active and unrestricted practical nurse license within the designated state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of BLS and Handle with Care training within 1 week of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Standards of Performance

1. Provides skilled nursing care to patients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care in accordance with hospital policy.
2. Promotes and maintains patient health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
3. Dispenses medication under the direction of the registered nurse and according to physician orders.
4. Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
5. Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
6. Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
7. Attends patient care conferences, meets with performance improvement reviewer weekly and communicates regularly with the registered nurse.
8. Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate health professionals.
9. Organize and coordinate special programs
10. Stays abreast of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations complying with infection control and employee health standards
11. Active participant in nursing performance improvement program
12. Advises Director of Nursing/Administrator of any risk management activities in order to reduce or eliminate patient/staff/visitor injuries, illnesses, death, and/or financial loss.
13. Ensure security and proper handling of classified information.

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R - Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.