PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

Career Center; Rideout Village (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts at its Clarksville, TN facility. The role involves direct patient care, assessments, health education, and coordination with the nursing team to maintain high standards of care.

Required are an LPN program completion and an active LPN license, with a minimum of six months hospital or health care experience. Overtime and flexible hours may be required; on-site posting only.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other health care institution.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training and licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in patient care and examinations.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports and evaluations.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Perform treatments such as dressing changes, blood draws, catheter changes, NG tubes and lab work.
• Conduct emergency procedures and notify family as needed.
• Inventory and request equipment and supplies.

Skills

LPN experience

Education

LPN program

LPN license

Job description

PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

• On-site
• LPN
• Part-Time

Locations

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Unity Psychiatric Care
Clarksville, TN 37040, USA

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: 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.

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.

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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