Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare Staffing Professionalshas an immediate need for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in a Regional Hospital located in Gracewood, GA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing technical nursing duties under the supervision of the Charge Nurse who is a Registered Nurse and assists with other related duties involved in providing age-appropriate patient care. Pay Rate: $35/hr Location: Gracewood, GA Shifts: 7:00pm to 7:30am . Job Duties Administers medications, assists with patient teaching, assists Health Aides and otherstaff with patient care and non-clinical tasks. Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors. Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patientsin divisional activities. Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients condition to the Registered Nurse. Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors. Administers medications to patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments. Participates with interdisciplinary team. Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients. Takes action to ensure patients safety and to maintain a safe environment. Participates in team meetings, development of plan of care, and shift reports. Participates in an orientation consisting of supervised on the job training. Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately. Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department policies, including diet and physical activity. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policies and performs other duties as assigned. Responds to hospital codes as appropriate. Requirements Current, unencumbered License topractice as a Registered Nurse in theState of Georgia or a state thatrecognizes reciprocity through the NurseLicensure Compact. Minimum of 1 yr. ofpsychiatric nursing experience required.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbsand have the strength to push and pulland stand for long periods of time.Current BLS (AmericanHeart Association)required. LPN Competency Skill Requirements One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required. LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mentalhealth settings is required for this Contract. LPNs shall have basic office equipment (copier/fax) and computer literacy skills. Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite Excel,Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System. Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening andpregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, includingreading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter allinformation in patients electronic medical record and/ or physical medical chart asindicated or directed by Department. Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs andsymptoms Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to theappropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy andcheck for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area. Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste. Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis. Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately. Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patientsin diversional activities. Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital signchanges in the patients condition to the Registered Nurse. Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to elevate to the next levelProvider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee). Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan Observes adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid) Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid) Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid) Company 401(k)plans with eligibility from the 1stday of the month following hire. 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