Psychiatric RN – Dayshift (Onsite)

Summit BHC; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shift. You will provide direct nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure patient safety and therapeutic care within hospital policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documenting progress, and participating in care planning. LPN licensure with CPR/de-escalation certification is required; first aid may be required as per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under supervision.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Communicates with medical staff and coordinates with multidisciplinary team.
• Documents and reports patient symptoms, responses and progress.
• Administers, documents, and monitors medications per policy.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Skills

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Medication administration

Nursing in psychiatric setting

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shift. You will provide direct nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure patient safety and therapeutic care within hospital policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documenting progress, and participating in care planning. LPN licensure with CPR/de-escalation certification is required; first aid may be required as per state guidelines.