Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Nights

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Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals that specialize in treating geriatrics experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.

Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; participate in nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and perform related work as required. The LPN is accountable for patient care delivery within standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines set by Unity, CMS, and licensure standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, and studies.
• Order from pharmacy, prepare, and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation; in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long‑term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Other Requirements

• Position may require unscheduled overtime and weekend work.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities if a request for an accommodation is made.