Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in an inpatient settings.
- Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assist with discharge planning and coordination of care for patients.
- Conduct health coaching and patient education to promote wellness and disease prevention.
- Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of results.
- Utilize electronic health record systems, ICanotes, to document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.

Experience:
- Must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with a current valid license.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in behavioral health.
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
- Familiarity with specimen collection and processing techniques.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, healthcare providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ruston, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person