LPN Full-Time Nights

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Alexandria, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assist with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all findings in the patient record and identify expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicate pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
• Implement nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; perform nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
• Conduct specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provide for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs; promote the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
• Provide supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and document special needs.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administer medications utilizing established safety procedures/standards.
• Ensure patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration; accurately communicate/document medication doses prescribed, and provide patient education on medication administered.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities; communicate incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members; utilize nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
• Guide, educate, and provide leadership as a preceptor to new staff.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of employment. Valid Compact licenses are also acceptable as they apply.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers.
• Highly organized with understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs populations such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, and Chemical Dependency.
• Basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Critical thinking abilities and application for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• High-paced and stressful environment; must be able to cope mentally and physically with the atmosphere.
• May experience disagreeable odors, sights, and/or unpredictable patient behavior.
• Spend approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Schedule

7PM - 7AM with a rotating schedule and every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) – Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Daily Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Market Compensation.
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$7,000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus.