Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
About The Position
Unity Psychiatric Care operates psychiatric hospitals specializing in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances. They are building a new 48-bed psychiatric hospital for adults slated to open soon, which will offer a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital, participating in nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services. The LPN is accountable for patient care delivery within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Responsibilities
- Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
- Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
- Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
- Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
- Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
- Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
- Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
- Admit, transfer and discharge patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
