Psychiatric LPN — Flexible Hours, Travel Required

American Health Partners; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care and health education across our hospital units. You will participate in nursing assessments, direct patient care, and coordination with the medical team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position requires graduation from an LPN program and a current LPN license, with at least six months of hospital or long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN Program required.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum six months hospital, long term care, or related health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing with treatment and examination of patients.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, and related records.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments and procedures.
• Perform emergency procedures and respond to in-hospital events.
• Inventory and request equipment and supplies.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Vital signs assessment

Emergency response

Education

LPN program

Current LPN license

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care and health education across our hospital units. You will participate in nursing assessments, direct patient care, and coordination with the medical team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position requires graduation from an LPN program and a current LPN license, with at least six months of hospital or long-term care experience.