Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Millcreek of Pontotoc is a 51-bed psychiatric treatment residential facility for youth and adolescents aged 6-21. We are dedicated to setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patients, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care, and address maintenance of wellness.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in the patient's treatment.
• Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Ensure thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of patient symptoms, responses, and progress.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Qualifications

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available for ALL shifts.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Excellent training program.
• Free Parking.
• Employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) plan.

Skills

• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Recognition of patient safety as a top priority.
• Thorough, accurate reporting and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and therapeutic relationships with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Safe medication administration.
• Compliance with nursing standards and facility policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Excellent training program.
• Free parking.
• Employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Major group health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available for ALL shifts.

Schedule

• Full-Time 3x12s - Night Shift.
• PRN - Day or Night Shift.