Psychiatric LPN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Rushville (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for psychiatric or mental/behavioral health care. The role involves delivering patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in healthcare facilities.

This part-time position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and flexible scheduling options. Candidates should possess a current LPN license and experience in psychiatric settings. Join Amergis to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to make clinical judgments with RN supervision.
• Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Meet all federal, state, and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering patient care in a psychiatric unit.
• Accountable for application of the nursing process in care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care delivery

Psychiatric health experience

CPR certification

Education

Current LPN license

1 year experience in psychiatric setting

Job description

The Psychiatric orMental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the applicationof the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unitof a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsiblefor care in community settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of aRegistered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health caresetting preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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