PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

American Health Partners; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Clarksville, TN is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services, direct patient care, and health education across our hospital. Under supervision, you will ensure standards of care and participate in clinical assessments and treatments.

Requirements include completion of an LPN program, current state LPN licensure, and a minimum of six months clinical experience in a hospital or related setting. Flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN program is required.
• Current State LPN license is required.
• Minimum six months experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare setting.

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 and related records.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as directed by physician.
• Perform prescribed treatments and procedures and monitor patients.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Education

Completion of LPN program

Current LPN license

6 months hospital/healthcare experience

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 behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral 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

• 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.