What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Psychiatric Nurse position at Midas Consulting?
Participates in the development of a nursing care plan to meet the needs of patients and contributes to the comprehensive and holistic nursing assessment. — Interviews and assesses patients’ regarding their mental status and level of risk; assists in the implementation of therapeutic programs designed for patients with different psychiatric disorders; interacts and engages in therapeutic relationships and builds rapport; instructs patients and families in their care and health and safety; assists other health disciplines with completion of assessments, meets with other team members to share; and maintains and documents reports in the patients’ profile. May suggest referrals to other professionals as appropriate. — Performs nursing care such as bathes or assist patients with baths; takes temperature, pulse and respiration checks; prepares and administers medications and applies dressing changes, records intake and output of liquids and solids; assists in feeding and performs other tasks for the patients’ personal needs, promotes good grooming habits; and accompanies patients to other departments for testing (i.e. x-ray, EKG, laboratory).
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 5x8
Experience:
- LPN: 1 year (Required)
- Psych Unit: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elmira, NY 14901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45
