Night LPN – Family-Cocused PPW Care

Northlake Behavioral Health; Mandeville (LA); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ness Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Pregnant and Parenting Women (PPW) Program. You will provide nursing care and medication management to mothers, allowing children to stay during treatment to support recovery and family stability.

You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed environment. This is a full-time, night-shift opportunity in a behavioral health setting.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Louisiana LPN license.
• At least one year of LPN experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification; training provided if needed.

Responsabilidades

• Administer medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor changes in patient condition, behavior, or functioning.
• Assist with nursing care, procedures, treatments, and diagnostic testing within scope.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and communicate clinical observations.
• Document medications, PRN assessments, orders, and patient responses.
• Maintain medication security and complete controlled substance counts.
• Provide medication education and facilitate Nursing Education Groups.
• Support patient observation, milieu management, and unit safety.
• Work with Mental Health Technicians and team during periods of increased acuity.
• Assist with safety and supervision of infants and children in the program as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Conocimientos

LPN

Nursing

BLS

Educación

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Descripción del empleo

The Ness Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Pregnant and Parenting Women (PPW) Program. You will provide nursing care and medication management to mothers, allowing children to stay during treatment to support recovery and family stability.

You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed environment. This is a full-time, night-shift opportunity in a behavioral health setting.