License Practical Nurse The Maples
About The Position
The Maples is seeking a committed and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for its Hammond, Louisiana location. The position entails a 7 am to 7 pm shift at a residential treatment center serving teenage girls experiencing mental health challenges, including trauma, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. The Licensed Nurse functions as the Charge RN for the assigned shift, provides and supervises nursing care, and coordinates patient care with the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Maples is a network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with more than 25 years of behavioral health management experience and over 400 staff members across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Louisiana.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Non-violent crisis intervention certification.
- LPN certification from an accredited program.
- Ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
- Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
Responsibilities
- Function as the Charge RN for the assigned shift, providing the nursing care delivery system and supervising the clinical program while ensuring care reflects ANA standards.
- Participate in planning, coordinating, and documenting total patient care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Accurately report and record patient condition and care, including signs and symptoms that may indicate a change.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes daily, incorporate them into the clinical record weekly, and document monthly recertifications and Master Treatment Plan updates with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and teach appropriate self-care techniques.
- Educate and supervise other healthcare personnel to support continuity of care.
- Initiate and sustain implementation of physician orders.
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes.
- Participate in case conferences, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) company matching
- Short-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Accrued paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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