Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - 2nd shift Monday- Friday $28

Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the 2nd shift. Your role will involve providing compassionate care to residents, ensuring adherence to nursing standards, and participating in team collaboration within a growing environment focused on mental health care. Ideal for those dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Provide direct resident care while upholding nursing standards.
• Implement infection control measures as per facility policies.
• Document and communicate changes in residents' conditions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and prepare medical records accurately.
• Educate residents and families regarding medications and procedures.
• Participate in team conferences and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate communication

Infection control

Medication management

Behavioral crisis response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - 2nd shift Monday- Friday $28

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Come join our team as a LPN at one of Mississippi's largest providers for mental healthcare. If you are patient, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you.

• Provide guidance, and feedback to staff to facilitate smooth operations.
• Provide direct resident care through utilization of nursing standards accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow policies, procedures, and medical/lab protocol for nursing care and notify practitioner of results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implement infection control measures according to facility policies and procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Report pertinent information and/or changes in the residents' condition to practitioner, Director of Nursing, and/or on-call nurse as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Provide resident, and family education as related to current medication at administration and at Med Pass time.
• Participate in team conferences, staffings, and reviews as assigned.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the practitioner accurately and in a timely manner.
• Chart medication administration on the Medication Administration Record and nurse's notes, if applicable, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Order prescribed medication to ensure an adequate supply is available at all times.
• Review Bowel Movement Records daily on second shift and intervene per Routine Standing Orders.
• Assist in obtaining verbal/written consents for psychotropic medications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with practitioner to report behaviors and obtain orders for special procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• In a timely manner, document nursing care provided and maintain appropriate records related to resident progress and incidents (i.e., Incident/Accident reports, medical charts, worker's compensation reports, etc).
• Transcribe practitioner orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the proper use of treatment modalities (i.e., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, time away, close observation, suicide precautions, elopement precautions, and one-on-ones.)
• Respond timely and appropriately in behavioral crisis.
• Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.
• When appropriate, complete medication discrepancy form and notify doctor when they occur.
• Order replacement medications for the emergency drug kits as they are removed to ensure appropriate amount is maintained.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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