Licensed Practical Nurse - Nights

Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2024
Employment Type: Full-Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients).
  • Chart medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Document nursing care provided, maintain appropriate records related to patients' progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA and ADP.
  • Responsible for urine collection, processing, documenting and reading test results as ordered by program physicians.
  • Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner.
  • Follow the policies of the organization, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
  • One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical areas of service provided by the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Current LPN license as required by state.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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