Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Company: Unity Psychiatric Care - Clarksville LLC
Location: Palmyra
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Days with 12K SIGN-ON BONUSAbout Unity Psychiatric CareUnity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Unity Psychiatric Care is building a new 48-bed psychiatric hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee for adults slated to open soon. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit . POSITION SUMMARY:*** New Competitive Wages ****** $12,000 Sign On Bonus ****** 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ***Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 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, and 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) licenseOther Requirements:
      • Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
      • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
      • Travel required Physical Requirements:
        • Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 poundsEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur 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 should a request for an accommodation be made.EducationPreferred
          • Technical/other training or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired
            • Licensed Practical NursePreferred
              • CPI Certification
              • CPR Certification

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