Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

TruHealth • Memphis, TN

4h

About The Position

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health
Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia,
and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals
specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or
behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Unity Psychiatric
Care is building a new 48-bed psychiatric hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee for
adults slated to open soon.  Services will include a full range of diagnostic
evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit
UnityPsych.com [https://unitypsych.com].

Nights Available

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a
combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the
hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient
care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN
is accountable for the delivery of patient care 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
• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required
• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed