Licensed Practical Nurse Mental Health Overnight (LPN)

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.

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing care as required.

Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents.

Distribute medication as prescribed and properly maintain the MARS.

Serve as a role model for residents and peers.

Establish and maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident’s care.

Model and teach 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.

Intervene appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed. Providing quality and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children and adolescents.

Qualifications

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.

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes 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.

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