LVN/LPN - Psych
Company: CareerStaff Unlimited
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
LVN/LPN - Psych
Invest in your future by discovering a facility in -Lubbock, TX
-with resources, technology, and opportunities that will positively
impact the rest of your healthcare career. -LPN/LVNs -are valued
members of the care team that are focused on helping patients with
medically complex conditions regain their quality of life
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PAY:
$1,400 /Weekly Gross
$12.00 /Hour
40 hours /Week
Duties:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering quality
general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or
psychiatric disorders; serves actively and constructively as a
member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the
organization and program philosophy of care; ensuring the safety
and well-being of each patient. -
Provides complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing
for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. May
supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with
moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the
Registered Nurse, and performs Nursing duties within the assigned
areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks
to fulfill the health needs of the most medically fragile
individuals, including the collection of lab work and other health
screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and
unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with
on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVN's.
Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that
prevent the spread of disease, assists the QA Nurse in developing
and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the
implementation of therapeutic nursing programs.
Skills:1 year, but preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse
Education: Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid
State LPN License.
BENEFITS FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN:
Immediate Openings
Flexible Schedules -
Generous Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
Guaranteed Hours (based on opportunity)
The security of over 25 years of experience in the industry!
Our strong, long-term connections-with the most admired
companies-mean a new world of possibilities for your career.
Partnering with us is the kind of proactive move that can put you
on an inside track, give you access to more career opportunities,
and get you that dream job faster than going at it alone.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral
feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.
Ability to work with other personnel and develop/maintain good
relations
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of care and current clinical
practice, treatments, and interventions, specific to position
specialty
Ability to understand and monitor applicable regulations, policies,
and procedures
Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care
goals
Resolve patient's problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary
team strategies
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with
rules and regulations
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to
accept constructive criticism
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, students, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public,
according to position setting
Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment,
etc.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping
information confidential
Demonstrate proficiency in written/verbal skills in the English
language
Sufficient computer skills required to perform duties
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Each candidate must have at least two years' experience in nursing
in an acute or long-term care setting
Each candidate will work a rotating scheduleand be asked to work
three weekends a month and have 2 days off during the week
dependent upon scheduling.
Each candidate will need to have an American Heart Association CPR
Card
6-12 months of recent (within the last year) supervised experience
in Long Term Care/Nursing Home setting
Licensed Practical Nursing degree from an accredited
institution
Current CPR/BLS certification, Physical, TB test (within 1 year of
hire)
Current Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN license in the state of
employment or compact (multi-state) license
ABOUT US:
We are a leader in the delivery of workforce solutions and staffing
services for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to connect our
clients with talented healthcare professionals ensuring the
delivery of exceptional patient care. We serve our mission by
leveraging a national network of 25+ offices throughout the United
States. Our services include travel and per diem employment
opportunities for nurses, therapists, and pharmacists.
Additionally, we provide Managed Service Programs to hundreds of
healthcare facilities nationally. By offering unparalleled customer
service, unique placement opportunities, top pay and benefits and
employment that meets the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians,
attracting high-quality clinicians who transition well to new
environments and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.
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Other Info
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