Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health
About The Position
Signet Health is interviewing Licensed Practical Nurses with behavioral health experience to join the Behavioral Health inpatient care team at Chambers Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. This is a hospital position, with benefits provided by the hospital. A full-time day-shift position is available and may include weekends and holidays. The listed pay is $22.00–$27.00 per hour, with a $2.00 shift differential; hourly wage is commensurate with experience. A sign-on bonus is available. The LPN delivers nursing care to patients using the nursing process and established care philosophy, provides physical and psychological support, and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care and desired patient outcomes. The nurse communicates with patients, families, visitors, and supervisors while demonstrating empathy, warmth, and attentive listening.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current Arkansas or compact LPN license.
- Basic Life Support/ACLS certification.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of mental health and various illnesses, with willingness to expand knowledge.
- Cultural perceptiveness when working with psychiatric difficulties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Resilience, empathy, and resolution.
- Team player who is respectful, dependable, positive, and able to maintain self-control of their emotions.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in de-escalation techniques; training will be provided.
- Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about activities, needs, and problems related to assigned patients or the unit.
- Deliver patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the established philosophy.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Interact effectively and professionally with patients, families, and visitors.
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients.
- Interact with patients and their families, providing encouragement and support.
- Demonstrate care, warmth, empathy, and good listening skills while determining patient care needs.
Benefits
- Hospital-provided benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- $2.00 per hour shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
