LPN FOR OUTPATIENT FACILITY FULL TIME

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Full Time Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our psychiatry-focused team. This on-site role involves evaluating and documenting nursing care, supporting assessments, therapy sessions, and medication education within a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong documentation and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, self-disciplined, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and patient/healthcare communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Assist physicians during psychiatric assessments and exams.
• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions and lead medication education groups.
• Administer medications per physician orders and support patient self-care development.
• Collaborate with health professionals to ensure continuity of care and safety.
• Participate in nursing performance improvement programs to enhance quality and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Work with minimal supervision

Organized and self-disciplined

Documentation and communication skills

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA 70816, as a Full Time Outpatient License Practical Nurse. This onsite position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients while working in a collaborative and professional environment. Your psychiatric experience will be invaluable as you support individuals on their journey to recovery, creating solutions tailored to their needs. At Apollo, we pride ourselves on being humble, problem solvers, and abundant thinkers, fostering a culture that encourages professional growth and excellence.

By joining us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing top-notch care in home health settings. Your role as an Outpatient LPN will allow you to bring your expertise and passion for mental health to the forefront. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and and profit-sharing plan.

Your day to day as a FULL TIME OUTPATIENT LPN

As a Full Time Outpatient License Practical Nurse at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a crucial role in evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for our psychiatric patient population. Your responsibilities will include assisting physicians during psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations, conducting individual and group psychotherapy sessions, and leading medication education group sessions. You'll perform various tasks to ensure high-quality treatment while promoting patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures, all under the guidance of the registered nurse or program director.

Administering medications according to physician orders and assisting patients in developing effective self-care techniques will be integral to your role. You'll collaborate with other health professionals to achieve continuity of care and stay informed about changes in nursing practices. Furthermore, by participating in nursing performance improvement programs, you'll actively contribute to enhancing patient safety and healthcare compliance, fostering a culture of excellence at Apollo.

Requirements for this FULL TIME OUTPATIENT LPN job

To thrive as a Full Time Outpatient License Practical Nurse at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, a diverse skill set is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is crucial for managing documentation and communication effectively. You'll need to be organized and self-disciplined, enabling you to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of care for our psychiatric patients. Strong documentation skills are vital for accurately capturing patient assessments and treatment plans, while excellent communication skills will facilitate collaboration with health professionals and enhance patient education. Additionally, the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and stay current with best practices in nursing and psychiatric care is essential for success in this pivotal role.

Your commitment to excellence and problem-solving capabilities will significantly contribute to the quality of care we provide at Apollo.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Should be able to work with minimal supervision
• Organized and self-disciplined
• Thorough documentation and communication skills