GERI BEHAVIORAL, Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time, Night Shift
Hospital Authority of Jenkins County•Millen, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The LPN will plan and work with the RN to provide nursing care to acutely ill adult and geriatric patients in the On Track Senior Behavioral Health Unit per all standards governing our facility. The LPN maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and vision, participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care and provides an environment of patient-focused care, and providing input to our nursing team.
Requirements
- Current LPN License in the state.
- Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS preferred.
- Two plus years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure continual delivery of high-quality nursing care
- Adopt and implement innovative nursing practices to improve our facility
- Ensure that nursing staff remains in compliance with professional development and regulatory standards
- Maintain a healthy, collaborative team environment
- Mentor the MHT and other clinical staff
- Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress
Benefits
- $2,500 hiring bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
