LPN Medication nurse needed every other weekend

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an LPN Medication Nurse for every other weekend (Sat/Sun 7:00am–3:00pm) onsite in Baton Rouge, LA 70816. This part-time role supports safe, accurate medication administration and patient care delivery in alignment with the RN and physician plan of care and hospital policy.

Requirements

Active LPN
CPR and CPI must be maintained
Strong organization, prioritization, and documentation
Able to perform under high volume/high stress
Effective listening, teamwork with a multidisciplinary team, and conflict resolution

Nice To Haves

psychiatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the RN and physician orders
Promote patient wellness through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative interventions under RN guidance
Dispense medications under RN direction and per physician orders
Dictate and complete progress notes for 1:1 and group sessions per policy
Escalate risk management concerns to the Director of Nursing/Administrator to help prevent injury, illness, loss, or other adverse events
Coordinate closely with the RN and the multidisciplinary team to keep the unit organized and responsive as patient needs change
Balance timely medication passes with patient check-ins, education moments, and documentation touchpoints, ensuring notes are completed clearly and in accordance with policy
Communicate promptly and professionally, elevating potential risk issues through the appropriate chain so concerns are addressed early
Complete accurate wrap-up documentation and a structured report to support continuity into the next coverage period