What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Behavioral Health Inpatient Ireland Center position at The Children's Hospital of Alabama?
In Behavioral Health Inpatient Ireland Center at Main Campus Dearth Tower
Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Evening Night Shift, 7p-7a.
Summary:
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with prescribed hospital policy under the direction of the R.N.
Other information:
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with parents and families; must demonstrate knowledge of medical equipment required in specific units; must have ability to work with patient charts, nursing care plans and computers.
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- 2 years experience preferred; experience in pediatrics preferred.
- BCLS certified.
- Current Alabama LPN Licensure required.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Licensed Practical Nurse AL Only or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Licensed Practical Nurse AL NLC Multi State
- Licensed Practical Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
Nonessential:
* Basic Life Support
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing General
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children’s lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decision making that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide, self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement.
Getting to know Children's: Behavioral Health Inpatient
Schedule: 7p-7a, Evening-Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts