LPN Care Specialist: Patient Wellness & Safety

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Magee, Mississippi seeks an LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and facility policies. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and professional conduct, with duties spanning assessment, care planning and communication.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience is preferred, with CPR/de-escalation certification and current license required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• 1+ year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope.
• Role model customer service and prioritize patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to meet biopsychosocial needs and address complaints.
• Provide basic comfort and implement individualized care plans.
• Apply interventions to progress toward wellness and maintenance.
• Discuss care with patients and report changes to RNs and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure safe medication delivery per policy and orders.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and proper documentation.
• Report patient symptoms, responses and progress accurately.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Magee, Mississippi seeks an LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and facility policies. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and professional conduct, with duties spanning assessment, care planning and communication.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience is preferred, with CPR/de-escalation certification and current license required. Equal opportunity employer.