Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources-posted 3 months ago
Valdosta, GA
251-500 employees

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Valdosta, Georgia. The licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned areas in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN will demonstrate basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol. Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services. Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements. Completes complex computer-based documentation. Must be able to learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc. Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer’s participation in discussion.

  • Render nursing care in assigned areas according to individualized client needs.
  • Demonstrate basic nursing techniques and procedures following established medical protocols.
  • Work with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure coordination of services.
  • Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements.
  • Complete complex computer-based documentation.
  • Learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies.
  • Communicate information clearly and elicit consumer participation.
  • Must have a current Georgia LPN license.
  • 2 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing, preferred.
  • Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification.
  • Must be physically able to perform CPR.
  • Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
  • Must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Employee Assistance Program including legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions.
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