TEMP LPN - $30 / hr

Longleaf Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Longleaf Hospital in Alexandria, LA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a temporary, full-time Night (7p-7a) or Day (7a-7p) shift. This is a non-benefit eligible position and not an agency contract; travel stipends are not covered.

You will monitor patients, administer basic care, document findings, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to support behavioral health patients. A current LPN/LVN license, CPR and de-escalation certification, and First Aid as required are essential; prior

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current LPN/LVN license is required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope.
• Collaborate with nurses and doctors to meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs.
• Provide for basic comfort and implement care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Progress patients toward wellness through nursing interventions.
• Discuss care with patients and address concerns, reporting changes to RNs and physicians.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors and staff involved in treatment.
• Ensure safe delivery of medications per policy and physician orders.
• Maintain nursing standards and accurate reporting of patient progress.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

LPN/LVN licensure

CPR certified

De-escalation training

First aid knowledge

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity available!

This is a Temporary assignment and not a benefit-eligible position. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

SHIFT: FT Nights 7p-7a and Days 7a-7p

Come join our team as a LPN, at Longleaf Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

• DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS TREATED
• Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Addictions
• LEVELS OF CARE
• Detoxification
• Inpatient
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Outpatient Services
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• SPECIALTY TRACKS & SERVICES
• Active Military & Veteran

• 7pm-7am

• 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 demonstrates 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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

• 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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