Psychiatric LPN — Growth & Excellent Benefits

Lifeways, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifeways, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to patients in our inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services in Idaho.

Under RN or physician supervision, you will assist in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, document observations, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted LPN license in Idaho.
• 1 year of nursing experience.
• AVADE training and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• The LPN provides direct nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, or other licensed provider, assists in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of patients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Provide direct nursing care within Idaho LPN scope and hospital policy.
• Perform nursing assessments, collect patient health information, obtain vital signs, monitor weight, and document observations.
• Monitor patients for changes in status and report concerns to the licensed provider.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including documentation.
• Conduct health screenings and assist in identifying needs requiring evaluation or intervention.
• Administer medications per orders and monitor effectiveness and adverse effects.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

CPR certified

Documentation

Education

Idaho LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Lifeways, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to patients in our inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services in Idaho.

Under RN or physician supervision, you will assist in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, document observations, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings