BHCC NURSING - LPN Inpatient
About The Position
Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Valdosta, Georgia. The licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned areas in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN will demonstrate basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol. Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services. Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements. Completes complex computer-based documentation. Must be able to learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc. Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer’s participation in discussion.
Requirements
- Must have a current Georgia LPN license.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification.
- Must be physically able to perform CPR.
- Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Individuals in this position must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulation.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Rendering nursing care in assigned areas in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.
- Demonstrate basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol.
- Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services.
- Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements.
- Completes complex computer-based documentation.
- Learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc.
- Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer’s participation in discussion.
Benefits
- Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
- Competitive pay
- 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
- Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for all full-time and part-time employees, including legal assistance, financial consultations, work-life specialist access, and up to 4 counseling sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
