PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

American Health Partners; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services, instruction, and assessments across the hospital. You will participate in patient care, documentation, and coordination with physicians under CMS and licensure standards.

The role requires completion of an LPN program and a current state LPN license, with at least six months of hospital or health-care experience. Overtime and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
• Must hold a current State LPN license.
• Minimum of six months experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in treatment and examination of patients.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments (dressing changes, blood draws, catheter changes, NG tube).
• Perform emergency procedures such as CPR and notify family/third parties as needed.
• Inventory and request equipment and supplies.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Current State LPN license

Job description

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioural disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioural health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.