Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Saturday and Sunday $28 Position Available In Simpson, Mississippi

Description Come join our team as a LPN at one of Mississippi’s largest providers for mental healthcare. If you are patient, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you. + Provide guidance, and feedback to staff to facilitate smooth operations. + Provide direct resident care through utilization of nursing standards accurately and in a timely manner. + Follow policies, procedures, and medical/lab protocol for nursing care and notify practitioner of results accurately and in a timely manner. + Implement infection control measures according to facility policies and procedures accurately and in a timely manner. + Report pertinent information and/or changes in the residents’ condition to practitioner, Director of Nursing, and/or on-call nurse as appropriate and in a timely manner. + Provide resident, and family education as related to current medication at administration and at Med Pass time. + Participate in team conferences, staffings, and reviews as assigned. + Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the practitioner accurately and in a timely manner. + Chart medication administration on the Medication Administration Record and nurse’s notes, if applicable, accurately and in a timely manner. + Order prescribed medication to ensure an adequate supply is available at all times. + Review Bowel Movement Records daily on second shift and intervene per Routine Standing Orders. + Assist in obtaining verbal/written consents for psychotropic medications accurately and in a timely manner. + Communicate with practitioner to report behaviors and obtain orders for special procedures accurately and in a timely manner. + In a timely manner, document nursing care provided and maintain appropriate records related to resident progress and incidents (i.e., Incident/Accident reports, medical charts, worker’s compensation reports, etc). + Transcribe practitioner orders accurately and in a timely manner. + Assist in the proper use of treatment modalities (i.e., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, time away, close observation, suicide precautions, elopement precautions, and one-on-ones.) + Respond timely and appropriately in behavioral crisis. + Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served. + When appropriate, complete medication discrepancy form and notify doctor when they occur. + Order replacement medications for the emergency drug kits as they are removed to ensure appropriate amount is maintained. Qualifications Skills Required +

Oral Communication:

Advanced +

Safety Minded:

Advanced +

Planning & Organizing:

Advanced +

Communication:

Advanced + Attention to

Detail:

Advanced Behaviors Required +

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group +

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well +

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required +

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help +

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Required + Technical/other training or better in Nursing/Healthcare Licenses & Certifications Required + Lic Practical Nurse Experience Preferred + 1 year: 1 year experience working with children and adolescents and emotional/behavioral disturbances and/or intellectual difficulties is desired, but not mandatory. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.