LPN Adult Psych, PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, Georgia. This position involves providing nursing care in a supportive environment, requiring strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants must have completed a Practical Nursing Program and hold a valid LPN license in Georgia. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of bedside nursing experience in Behavioral Health required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia or Multi-State/Compact LPN License needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Follows departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program

Job description

At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Experience

• 1.5 Year of Bedside Nursing Experience in Behavioral Health

Minimum Education

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program Required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia or Multi State/Compact LPN License