Night-Shift LPN/LVN — Behavioral Health Care (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Moultrie (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, LLC seeks a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to cover night shifts in our men's program. The role focuses on therapeutic milieu, patient assessments, medication administration and education, and maintaining a safe environment.

Rotational schedule with shift differential applies; night hours are 5:30pm–6:00am. Minimum one year of psychiatric/trauma/substance abuse experience preferred; Georgia LPN license required, CPR and CPI training provided.

Qualifications

• One year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients preferred.
• Licensed in good standing by the State of Georgia – LPN required.
• CPR certification required (training provided).
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) required (training provided).
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments.
• Medication administration.
• Medication education.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Maintain accurate and complete data and records.
• Perform observation rounds.
• Communicate therapeutically and age appropriately.
• Intervene with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper CPI technique.
• Therapeutically communicate with patients and help develop social skills.
• Direct/redirect behaviors and respond to impulsivity per age criteria.
• Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of patients.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

CPI knowledge

Education

LPN license (Georgia)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Turning Point Care Center, LLC seeks a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to cover night shifts in our men's program. The role focuses on therapeutic milieu, patient assessments, medication administration and education, and maintaining a safe environment.

Rotational schedule with shift differential applies; night hours are 5:30pm–6:00am. Minimum one year of psychiatric/trauma/substance abuse experience preferred; Georgia LPN license required, CPR and CPI training provided.