What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - BEHAVIORAL UNIT- FULLTIME- NIGHT position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville?
Job Summary
Allegiance Specialty Hospital of Greenville is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing nursing team. The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Charge RN and Director of Nursing while supporting safe, accurate, and timely treatment of patients in our psychiatric and medical programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The LPN will:
- Follow shift assignments from the Charge Nurse
- Administer medications accurately and in a timely manner
- Transcribe, process, and implement physician orders
- Perform 24-hour chart checks and correct documentation discrepancies
- Document all medications, treatments, and patient care according to protocol
- Perform patient care assessments and respond to patient needs promptly
- Monitor and communicate patient responses to medications and treatments
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provide patient and family education
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
- Follow infection control and employee health guidelines
- Participate in admissions and discharges
- Serve as a patient advocate
- Attend required staff meetings and in-services
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Comply with all hospital policies and professional standards
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an approved Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
License
- Current, unrestricted Mississippi LPN License
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of LPN experience preferred
Certifications
- CPR (required)
- Behavioral Management Training (required or must be completed upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Professional interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic computer proficiency
- Understanding of medical and psychiatric conditions
- Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work performed primarily indoors in a healthcare environment
- Regular exposure to psychiatric and medical patient care
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, and assist patients as required
- Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and cleaning chemicals may occur