Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Baxter; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR is hiring a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This role focuses on nursing care for adults with acute psychiatric needs on a 19-bed geriatric unit, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and day shifts.

RN supervision and adherence to safety standards are required. Responsibilities include collaborating with the treatment team, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting individualized care plans for patients aged 55+.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arkansas LPN license or compact state license in good standing.
• BLS certification required; Safety Care De-Escalation certification within first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per physician orders and individualized treatment plans to achieve patient well-being.
• Monitor patient safety and maintain a therapeutic milieu on the unit.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and participate in education for patients.
• Support patients during psychotherapy, activity therapy, and daily provider visits.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

6590 - Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Full time , Days

Nursing

Geriatric BehavioralHealth Unit / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

$1,000 Sign on Bonus! Conditions may apply.

Come to BRMC and join the mental health team. We have the privilege of being able to provide excellent care to patients during acute mental health crisis. We enjoy our jobs and love to have fun. We are professional, respectful, always working toward uplifting each other, and ensuring we do our very best every day. Our Adult Behavioral Health is a 16-bed unit for patients age 18 and above, while our Geriatric Behavioral Health is a 19-bed unit for patients age 55 and above. Having both behavioral units, we are able to place patients on the most appropriate unit based on each individual’s need and primary diagnosis of mental illness requiring acute inpatient treatment. Patients are required to attend individual and group psychotherapy, activity therapy, and daily visits with providers. Our behavioral unit teams are actively engaged with each patient, building relationships and providing education to each patient throughout the shift. As a nurse, you have the time to get to know each of your patients and help them identify tools needed for healing. If behavioral health nursing is your passion, we are the unit for you!

SUMMARY: The LPN is under the direction and supervision of the RN, and in compliance with current nursing and medical standards of care, Federal, State regulations, provides nursing care and service in accordance to physician orders and following the individualized treatment plan in order to achieve the highest practicable level of mental and physical well-being for each patient. The LPN also continually monitors and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for the patient population. The LPN functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, assisting in activities and groups as necessary.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate of Science in Nursing required.

Experience: Minimum of one-year Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.

Certification: BLS certification required. Safety Care De-Escalation certification required in the first 3 months of employment.

License: Current Arkansas or Compact State Practical Nurse license in good standing.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat and twist up to or exceeding 8 to12 hours during shift(s). Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment. Able to push in excess of 150-pound wheelchair with patient and equipment. Occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of potentially combative patients, CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or those in a behavioral health crisis.