LPN - Adolescent Unit

About the role

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for its Adolescent Unit. The unit operates on a Night shift schedule and is full-time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with others to meet patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in the patient's treatment.
• Provide safe medication administration in accordance with policies and procedures, physician orders, and current practice.
• Document patient symptoms, responses, and progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Perform other assigned functions and tasks as directed.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed in the posting, employees at The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry typically receive comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Night shifts, full-time.