Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or other healthcare practitioner. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.

• May work independently or as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Complete physical and mental health assessments
• Develop strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible
• Plan, implement and document physical and mental health nursing care plans
• Evaluate and update nursing care plans as needed
• Administer and assess the effects of prescribed medications and treatments
• Utilize web‑based, Pyxis and written information to identify drug interactions/contraindications/side effects
• Observe and report behavioral changes
• Encourage patients to participate in interpersonal and other therapeutic activities to enhance their interpersonal skills

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Mental Health Care

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