Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Acadia Healthcare•Murfreesboro, TN

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the TrustPoint Hospital Team an an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a difference every day! TrustPoint Hospital is located in Murfreesboro, TN. We are the leading Inpatient psych and physical rehab hospital in the area and we are seeking passionate LPN's to work at our adult facility in Murfreesboro, TN. Your day-to-day would be helping those suffering from mental health or substance use disorders (SUD). Work Schedule Options: Full-Time: Three 12-hour shifts per week (36/hrs) Part-Time: Two 12-hour shifts per week (24/hrs) Shifts: Day OR Night shifts available (7:00 - 7:00) Rotating weekends Our Units: Adult Thought & Mood Disorders, Child, Adolescent, Geriatric, IDD, ECT, PHP and more TrustPoint LPN Benefits: TrustPoint Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include: Referral Bonus Flexible Schedules (12-hour shifts) Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) plan Career Growth Potential Tuition Reimbursement Testimonial from a current Behavioral Health RN: "During my time at TrustPoint I have been able to expand my nursing knowledge greatly! I have worked every unit which as allowed me to see patients at all ages and with different diagnoses and challenges. As I went back to obtain my RN degree, I knew that working in this facility would allow me to see my curriculum come alive in real patients. It helped me to better understand how different diseases and disorders can affect people differently and what that physically looks like. My co-workers are a big reason I enjoy my job. They push me to be a better nurse and demonstrate the best level of teamwork. When we, as a team, are able to help change the life of a patient, it makes all the late nights and sacrifices worth it." PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
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.

Nice To Haves

One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Responsibilities

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.