Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

American Health Plans; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., seeks an LPN to provide nursing care in a hospital setting in Clarksville, TN. Under supervision, the LPN performs assessments, direct patient care, and health education, ensuring adherence to CMS and licensure standards.

Responsibilities include supervising treatments, assisting physicians and nursing leadership, documenting notes and orders, and administering medications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of six months experience in hospital, long term care, or health care facility.
• CPI Certification preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in treatment/examination of patients.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments (dressings, blood draws, catheter changes, NG tube).
• Perform emergency procedures such as CPR and notify family/third parties as needed.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

LPN program

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care
Clarksville, TN 37040, USA

Description

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Education

Technical/other training or better.

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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