Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Join our dynamic team at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, La 70816, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of our patients. As a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with day hours from 7 AM to 3 PM, you will work onsite in a supportive and professional environment that values excellence and integrity.

Your psychiatric experience will play a crucial role in fostering the well‑being of those we serve, and you'll be part of a high‑performance culture that promotes problem‑solving and abundant thinking.

Collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your passion for safety and quality care, allowing you to continuously grow and excel in your nursing career. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit‑sharing plan.

As a Full‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, La 70816, you will play a vital role in providing skilled nursing care to our patients. Working under the guidance of a registered nurse and in alignment with the physician's plan of care, you will promote and maintain patient health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.

Your responsibilities will include dispensing medication as directed and diligently documenting progress notes for both one‑on‑one and group sessions, adhering to established policies and procedures.

Additionally, you will proactively advise the Director of Nursing or Administrator on any risk management activities to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, staff, and visitors. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute significantly to patient outcomes and uphold the standards of excellence and integrity for which Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is known.

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To excel as a Full‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, La 70816, candidates must possess a diverse skill set tailored to the demanding nature of this role. Effective organization and prioritization of work are crucial, ensuring that tasks are completed cost‑effectively while conserving vital resources. The ability to collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team is essential, as you will be part of a dynamic environment that thrives on collective expertise.

Additionally, candidates should be adept at handling high‑stress situations and managing a substantial volume of work with self‑discipline and thorough documentation practices. Strong listening skills are vital to accurately interpret patients' concerns, motivations, and feelings, allowing for meaningful connections. Furthermore, you will need to actively work toward resolving interpersonal conflicts, fostering a collaborative and professional atmosphere.

• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
• Should be able to work with multi‑disciplinary team
• Able to tolerate high stress and high volume of work
• Organized and self‑disciplined
• Thorough documentation
• Utilizes listening skills that indicate understanding and promotes accurate interpretation of other's concerns
• motivations
• and feelings
• Works toward resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise

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