Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Meridian, Idaho, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in our behavioral health facility. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN will document findings, administer medications, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and support patient well‑being.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care under supervision of RN
• Documents patient data and care plans accurately
• Administers medications per physician orders and facility policy
• Supports patient comfort and recovery through ADLs and monitoring

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to patients
• Documents findings in patient records and communicates with team
• Implements care plans in collaboration with health care providers
• Conducts bedside care tasks and monitoring
• Supports patient coping and communication needs
• Ensures safe medication delivery and patient education
• Transcribes orders and performs chart audits per policy
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to meet patient and facility needs
• Precepts and guides new staff

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Medication administration

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare hospital providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Oceans.

The Licensed Practical Nurse's primary role is to provide nursing care for patients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LPN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, and utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient's care. Those services are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse but utilize all nursing skills to make safe, appropriate and independent decisions within the scope of the LPN nursing practice. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
2. Accurately and thoroughly documents all findings in the patient record and identifies expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
3. Implements nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
4. Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
5. Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
6. Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
7. Provides for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides patient education on medication administered.
8. Follows up on patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
9. Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
10. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.