A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
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 .
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.
