Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Psych

CareerStaff Unlimited is looking to hire a Psych Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, contract opportunities in Lubbock, TX. Qualified nurses will have previous psych or med-Surg experience and have a strong focus on inpatient care. Contact me today to learn more about this opportunity to work with a well-known organization!

Travel Contract

Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,400

Inclusive of tax advantage program for those who qualify

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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About the Company:
CareerStaff Unlimited