Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Minden, United States Minden Medical Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Psychiatric Unit - 7P-7A


Minden Medical Center of Minden, LA is seeking to hire a Full-time LPN to work the 7P-7A shift to provide exceptional patient care in the Psychiatric Department at our hospital.

As a Behavioral Health Unit LPN you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with psychiatric diagnoses within our facility. You will report directly to the Behavioral Health Unit Nurse Manager. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of our healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum and requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Hours of Position:

Full-time, 36/48 Rotation: 36 hours on first week and 48 hours on second week; Days 7P-7A

Department Summary:

Our Behavioral Health Unit is 55 year and older psychiatric unit licensed for 20 beds located on the fifth floor of our hospital.

The environment on our unit is fast-paced, caring, and compassionate.

We care for patients with psychiatric diagnoses, including those with dementia with dementia behaviors requiring inpatient treatment for the safety of the patient.

One of the perks of working on our Behavioral Health Unit is the amazing teamwork shown by all staff members. Our nurses are successful because they have the knowledge, kindness, and desire to make a difference. We orient new nurses to our unit by placing them with a preceptor and tailoring their orientation to their individual needs.


Key responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients/families and health care providers in the delivery of health care services.

• Partners with the healthcare team by following established plan of care to ensure patient progress for effective outcomes.

• Support plans to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Minden Medical Center's mission of providing high quality care in a personalized fashion. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Minden Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.


Benefits Offered:

  • Affordable Health Plan Options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current LPN License with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing require
  • BLS through AHA required;
  • One (1) year of geriatric or psychiatric experience preferred
  • CPI certification within 6 months of employment required


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