Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Behavioral Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Maples is in search of a Licensed Practical Nurse for FULL TIME & PRN shifts to become a part of our team, providing support to The Maples Clinic located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning, coordinating, and documenting of total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
- Accurately monitor skin assessments with proper documentation and reporting of changes
- Completes, maintains, and documents accurate and relevant clinical notes
- Ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation for all nursing clinical services provided
- Facilitates appropriate nursing action(s) in response to administrative directives and a changing healthcare environment
- Ensures all MD orders are followed and documented accordingly during the assigned shift
- Manages medication administration, monitoring, and proper storage of medication and complies with all medication management policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must have active Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an LPN experience in behavioral health care preferred
Skills
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays
- Accrued paid time off
- A range of additional valuable benefits