Night LPN - Pediatric Behavioral Health (Full-Time)

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Luverne (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Beacon Children's Hospital of Luverne is seeking night LPNs to improve the lives of children and adolescents with mental health needs. You will provide essential nursing care, build therapeutic relationships, and ensure safe medication administration for residents in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include de-escalation when needed, collaboration with physicians, and teaching life skills. Alabama LPN license (or eligible compact), CPR, and 1 year of relevant experience are

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Alabama or eligible compact license.
• Prefer one-year direct care experience in behavioral health.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care as required.
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Distributes medication as prescribed and maintains the MARS.
• Establishes professional contact with the patient's physician and plans care.
• Intervenes to de-escalate residents and delivers quality nursing care for behavioral health youths.
• Models and teaches appropriate life skills to patients.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR Certified

Behavioral health experience

Job description

Beacon Children's Hospital of Luverne is seeking night LPNs to improve the lives of children and adolescents with mental health needs. You will provide essential nursing care, build therapeutic relationships, and ensure safe medication administration for residents in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include de-escalation when needed, collaboration with physicians, and teaching life skills. Alabama LPN license (or eligible compact), CPR, and 1 year of relevant experience are