Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days
Unity 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 and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.
About the role
Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and perform 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care institution.
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program.
- Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Position may require unscheduled overtime and weekend work.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
Physical Requirements
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.