PRN LVN Nights

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. The role supports the hospital and program philosophy of care and helps ensure each patient's safety and well-being. The position monitors patients across child, adolescent, and adult populations during an assigned shift, provides prescribed medical treatment, and reports changes in patients' conditions or behavior to the charge nurse.

Requirements

ADN, BSN, or equivalent education.
Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas.
Possess or obtain valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.
No experience is required.
Ability to concentrate amid noise, conversations, foot traffic, and interruptions, and consistently meet deadlines.
Flexibility in work hours to meet patient and organizational operating needs.
Ability to maintain self-control during volatile or hostile customer-service interactions.
High-school-level reading and writing skills, acceptable oral and written communication, and legible handwriting.
Customer-service skills and the ability to interact courteously with patients, the public, and staff.
Appropriate social skills, including respect for patients and staff and empathy toward patients.
Ability to work independently in a restricted physical environment for extended periods.
Ability to interpret reference materials and comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete work effectively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Prior psychiatric healthcare experience.
Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health and well-being of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults, during an assigned shift.
Help guide non-professional personnel in observing patients for changes in condition or behavior and reporting those changes to the charge nurse (RN).
Provide prescribed medical treatment to patients.
Use knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychosis and non-violent crisis intervention.
Apply knowledge of abnormal psychology, medical terminology, and psychopharmacy relevant to psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Perform other related duties as assigned by professional staff.