LPN PRN ICF- Millcreek Behavioral Health

Millcreek of Arkansas is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the dynamic and compassionate nursing team in Fordyce, AR. Available PRN shifts in our Residential Program for the Intellectually Challenged (ICF/IID), serving ages 10-17.

About the Role

Millcreek Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center providing care through diverse programs for children and adolescents suffering from a variety of mental health disorders and/or intellectual challenges. We offer a comprehensive therapeutic program with services delivered by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, case managers, licensed clinical therapists, registered nurses, nutritionists, and recreational therapists.

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and facility protocols. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times, with patient safety as a top priority.

Schedule

• Day, night, and weekend shifts available
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and/or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Must be flexible with all shifts

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency regarding patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental, and cultural needs are met. Acknowledge and work to resolve customer complaints when needs are not met.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patients and implement nursing interventions identified in the individualized plan of care.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss care provided with patients and listen to their concerns.
• Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in the patient's treatment.
• Ensure the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies, procedures, physicians' orders, and current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in alignment with facility policies, external governing bodies, performance improvement standards, and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for 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 the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.