Licensed Practical Nurse Mental Health/Psych, The Bradley Center

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Crystal Valley (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit packages

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Crystal Valley is actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for multiple departments, including day, night, PRN, and full-time roles. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will provide nursing care, administer medications, and interact with patients and families to optimize care.

The position requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, a valid LPN license, and preferably six months of experience in acute care settings. Benefits include competitive pay and excellent training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License is required.
• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and performs treatments under supervision.
• Consults with Registered Nurse about patient condition.
• Educates patients and families about pain management.
• Assists with rehabilitation and treatment according to the care plan.

Skills

Knowledge of medications and their administration

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to organize tasks under stress

Fluent English communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses

Tools

BLS Certification

Intravenous Therapy Certification

Blood Certification

Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

The Bradley Center has been providing psychiatric and mental health services to our community for over 70years, and we take pride in being a patient-focused community-based facility. We provide training in behavioral and mental health care, addiction care, and the opportunity to advance in your career by promoting growth from within. Offering excellent benefit packages, some of the most competitive pay in the area, excellent retirement packages, and more!

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

We are actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at the Bradley Center, with opportunities available across multiple departments and shifts—including Day shift, Night shift, PRN, and full-time roles.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

• Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.