LPN 2 (Wae)
About The Position
The ELMHS (Elayn Hunt Correctional Center) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the Nursing Department as an LPN. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient behavior, documenting clinical care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, supervising support staff, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with clinical, safety, and regulatory standards. ELMHS is dedicated to providing mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults, with programs ranging from inpatient interventions to residential services and forensic evaluations.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
- One year of experience as a licensed practical nurse.
- Maintain a current and unencumbered motor vehicle License.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in psychiatric nursing care.
- Familiarity with electronic health records.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Transcribes doctor's orders accurately and timely.
- Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered.
- Documents patient's response to medication regime, PRN and stat dose administration.
- Provides patient teaching according to medications prescribed.
- Checks and justifies all medications from Pharmacy, and maintains clean, orderly, and well-stocked medication room.
- Monitors patient status in milieu and assesses patient behaviors.
- Reports dangerous or inappropriate patient behaviors to RN supervisor.
- Provides written and verbal reports of ward/unit occurrences to RN and provides information for shift hand-off.
- Assists Medical Doctor as needed and assures follow up on orders are completed.
- Directs psychiatric aide staff and/or Correction Guard-Therapeutic in performance of their duties and serves as resource for same.
- Participates in unit activities and provides educational information for patients.
- Attends monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings and other educational programs.
- Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
Benefits
- Shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
