LPN - PRN - (Day or Night Shift)

LPN- PRN - (Day or Night Shifts)- Behavioral HealthHorizon Health is seeking a LPN (PRN) Day or Night Shift to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+. Under the supervision and/or direction of the Staff Nurse or Charge Nurse, the psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of nursing care consistent with the treatment plan. Additionally, he/she is responsible for concise documentation for an assigned group of patients. Restore and promote patient's health by completing the nursing process. Observe patients and reports/records their medical and physical condition appropriately. Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.) as required. Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration. As needed, and using approved methods, assist in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions; including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients. Administer medications and/or injections as needed. Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process. Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient. Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends. Other duties as assigned.Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:Competitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planLong and Short-term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings AccountLife InsuranceCareer development opportunities within the companyTuition AssistanceRewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every dayQuality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings.Qualifications:Active and unrestricted LPN license1-3 years experienceCPR, BLS, ACLSEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.