PRN LPN Child and Adol Behavioral Health

Geisinger; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a PRN opportunity at a behavioral health facility. This role involves providing compassionate care to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. As part of a dedicated nursing team, you will monitor patient health, implement individualized care plans, and ensure safety and comfort. The position offers flexibility with day and night shifts, making it ideal for new graduates looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN scope.
• Collaborate with team to meet patients' needs and resolve complaints.
• Provide safe medication delivery and maintain nursing standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Empathy

Nursing Process

Customer Service

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation/Restraint Certification

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Opportunity at Little Creek Behavioral Health

• Providing care for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
• Day and Night Shifts Available
• PRN Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month (12s)
• New Grad LPNs encouraged to apply!
  • We offer training

Come join our nursing team at Little Creek Behavioral Health, a 64-bed residential treatment facility located in Conway, Arkansas!

At our 37-acre campus, located just outside the state capital of Little Rock, we provide care for out-of-state children and adolescents who are struggling with mental health challenges.

We closely collaborate with parents, caregivers, guardians, and community professionals to ensure that our young patients receive the best and most appropriate care possible on their road to recovery.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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