Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
About The Position
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in multiple locations and is opening a new 48-bed psychiatric hospital for adults in Clarksville, Tennessee. This hospital will offer a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments, specializing in geriatrics experiencing mental health crises or behavioral disturbances. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing services, instruction, and assessments, participate in patient care and health education, and ensure adherence to established standards and guidelines.
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
