Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day Openings Available

LPN Opportunities at Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has immediate openings for LPNs. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

The Licensed Practical Nurses' responsibilities include the following:

• Provides general nursing care as required.
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents.
• Distributes medication as prescribed and properly maintains the MARS.
• Serves as a role model for residents and peers.
• Establishes and maintains professional contact with the resident's physician and psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident's care.
• Models and teaches appropriate life skills to the patients.
• Admits, discharges, and transfers residents based on physician's orders and sometimes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Intervenes appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed. Providing quality and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children and adolescents.

Qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurses should have the following:

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Tennessee or eligible compact license.
• Prefer one-year direct care experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Must be CPR Certified.

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at perimeterhealthcare.com.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C-Compassion, A-Accountability, R – Respect, and E-Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #INDJAX