LPN Part-time ICF- Millcreek Behavioral Health

Millcreek Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center in Fordyce, AR, providing care through diverse programs for children and adolescents (ages 10-17) who are suffering from a variety of mental health disorders and/or intellectual challenges. Our comprehensive therapeutic program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, case managers, licensed clinical therapists, registered nurses, nutritionists, and recreational therapists.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic nursing team in our Residential Program for the Intellectually Challenged (ICF/IID). This part-time opportunity offers flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts with 12-hour schedules (7a-7p and/or 7p-7a) and requires working every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined by state regulations, facility policies, and professional protocols.
• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice to carry out care plan objectives and goals.
• Prioritize patient safety and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward all customers.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental, and cultural needs are met; address and resolve customer complaints.
• Implement individualized nursing interventions to progress patients toward wellness and maintain their well-being.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in treatment.
• Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors; discuss care with patients and address their concerns.
• Ensure the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies, procedures, and physicians' orders.
• Maintain professional nursing standards, including accurate reporting and documentation of patient symptoms, responses, and progress.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility is preferred.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.