LPN NURSE - PRN

Greater New Orleans Teen Challenge; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Orleans Teen Challenge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality nursing care to individuals in a mental health and substance abuse treatment setting. The role supports the detox process and collaborates with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include administering meds, recording progress, monitoring vitals, supporting admissions and discharges, responding to emergencies, and communicating with psychiatrists and medical staff to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Clear and active LPN license is required.
• CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers) required.
• LVN, LPN or BLS credentials may be preferred.
• Background check and drug screen are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse and DON with the detox process.
• Assists with admission assessments and procedures for new patients.
• Assist in discharge preparation process.
• Administer medications as ordered
• Medication management/Performing medication passes at scheduled times.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques and interventions when needed
• Implements nursing care plans with the Registered Nurses.
• Completing daily progress notes on each patient
• Taking vital signs
• Responding to emergency codes promptly
• Transcribing physician orders into the MAR
• Communicating with staff involved in patient care
• Communicating with psychiatrist/addictionologist/medical doctors

Skills

Nursing skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Patient-focused care

Education

LPN license

CPR/BLS certification

LVN (Preferred)

BLS certification (Preferred)

LPN (Preferred)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to mental health and substance abuse patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse and DON with the detox process.
• Assists with the admission assessments and procedures for new patients.
• Assist in the discharge preparation process.
• Administer medications as ordered
• Medication management/Performing medication passes at scheduled times.
• Using verbal de-escalation techniques and interventions when needed
• Implements nursing care plans with the Registered Nurses.
• Completing daily progress notes on each patient
• Taking vital signs
• Responding to emergency codes promptly (i.e. medical emergency, psychiatric crisis, etc.)
• Transcribing physician orders into the medication administration records
• Communicating with staff involved in patient care to provide the best quality care to each patient
• Communicating with the psychiatrist, addictionologist, and the medical doctors relating to each patient.

The ideal candidate would have knowledge of basic nursing skills, have the ability to pay attention to detail, have open or flexible availability, and a high patient focus drive.

Job Requirements

• Clear and active LPN License
• CPR Certification- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN