Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Perimeter Healthcare • Jackson, TN

20h

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has immediate openings for LPNs . We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness. The Licensed Practical Nurses’ responsibilities include the following: · Provides general nursing care as required. · Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents. · Distribute medication as prescribed and properly maintain the MARS. · Serve as a role model for residents and peers. · Establish and maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident’s care. · Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients. · Admits, discharges and transfers residents based on physician’s orders and sometimes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. · Intervene appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed. Providing quality and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children and adolescents

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Tennessee or eligible compact license
• Must be CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one-year direct care experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care as required.
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents.
• Distribute medication as prescribed and properly maintain the MARS.
• Serve as a role model for residents and peers.
• Establish and maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident’s care.
• Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients.
• Admits, discharges and transfers residents based on physician’s orders and sometimes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Intervene appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed.

What This Job Offers

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