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LPN - Hospital

Unit
Psych

Posted Aug 31

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Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
LPN

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About this role

About the Role

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our Behavioral Hospital in Bunkie, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care to individuals with mental health challenges. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. You will be instrumental in monitoring patients' vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

Additionally, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that each patient receives comprehensive and individualized care. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to improving the overall well-being and recovery of our patients in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Seeking LPNs interested in FULL TIME and PRN Shifts.

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Qualifications

Current LPN license in the state of Louisiana. Completion of an accredited practical nursing program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. CPI certification preferred (on-site training provided)

Preferred

Qualifications

Experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting. Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities. Certification in Mental Health Nursing (if applicable).

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the healthcare team. Monitor and record patients' vital signs and behavioral changes. Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans. Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

The required skills for this position include strong clinical assessment abilities, which will be utilized daily to monitor patients' conditions and respond to their needs effectively. Communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. Organizational skills will help you manage multiple patient care tasks efficiently while ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Additionally, empathy and compassion are vital in building trusting relationships with patients, which can significantly impact their recovery journey. Preferred skills, such as knowledge of mental health disorders, will enhance your ability to provide specialized care and support to our patients.

Sourced from Beacon Behavioral Support Services’ careers page.

Requirements

  • Current LPN license in the state of Louisiana.
  • Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • CPI certification preferred (on-site training provided)
  • Preferred
  • Experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting.
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  • Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities.
  • Certification in Mental Health Nursing (if applicable).

Place

City
Bunkie, Louisiana
State price level
12% below the national average

Louisiana index 88.2, where 100 is the national average.

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Beacon Behavioral Support Services
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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