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LPN

Alexandria (LA) | facilityjobs-acadiahealthcare.icims.com |
Overview:

LPN Behavioral Health Opportunity for FT Days and Nights

Competitive hourly rate! Excellent career advancement opportunities!

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse, at Longleaf Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Flexible hours available for LPNs
 •  7pm-7am
 •  7am-7pm

Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders.

 •  DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS TREATED
 •  Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders
 •  Substance Abuse & Addictions
 •  LEVELS OF CARE
 •  Detoxification
 •  Inpatient
 •  Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
 •  Outpatient Services
 •  Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
 •  SPECIALTY TRACKS & SERVICES
 •  Active Military & Veteran

Responsibilities:

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 •  Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
 •  Develop and implement nursing care plans.
 •  Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
 •  Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
 •  Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
 •  Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
 •  Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
 •  Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
 •  Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
 •  Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
 •  Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
 •  Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
 •  Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
 •  Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
 •  Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
 •  Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
 •  Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
 •  One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
 •  CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
 •  First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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