Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days Job at Unity Psychiatric Care - Columbia, Alabama

ZWE4RzNyMEhLRnBxR3ZhbWxEb0pzRnV3SXc9PQ==
  • Unity Psychiatric Care - Columbia
  • Alabama

Job Description

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . 

*** 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ***

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • Supervise all resident/patient treatments.
  • Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients.
  • Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
  • Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
  • Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned.
  • Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
  • Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Admit, transfer and discharge patients.

Required Work Experience:

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution.

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

  • Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
  • Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Other Requirements:  

  • Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
  • Travel required

  Physical Requirements:

  • Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Education

Preferred
  • Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

West Coast University

Assistant Professor, PA Job at West Coast University

 ...Assistant courses and initiated research interest focused on evidence-based clinical research is strongly preferred. ~ Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable. ~ Documented 3 years of experience as a... 

PACS Inc

Evening/Weekend Receptionist Job at PACS Inc

 ...Receptionist The primary purpose of your job position is to attend to and greet visitors and answer telephone. It is limited to clerical duties only and located and limited to the Reception/Administrative area. This position has no clinical involvement/duties of any... 

RoseHarbor Publishing

Mafia Romance Outline Writer Job at RoseHarbor Publishing

 ...us craft gripping, high-stakes love stories that captivate readers and leave them craving more. Scope of work: Utilizing our online platform and working within a team consisting of an outline manager, series editor, creative director, editing director, and production... 

Dental Care of Waldorf

Dental Assistant Job at Dental Care of Waldorf

JOB DESCRIPTIONOur practice in Waldorf, Maryland, strives to create a personable experience for our patients. We are seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, full-time dental assistant to join our team. We are looking for a self-motivated team player with a warm... 

Family Health Centers

Dental Assistant Job at Family Health Centers

Overview Looking for a new and challenging career? No experience necessary. We will train you! We are opening a new location in Omak...  ...of on the job training as a chairside DA; Must register as Dental Assistant with the State of WA upon hire. Must be able to work Saturdays...