Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health jobs in Gulfport, MS
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health administers nursing care to patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Monitors treatment and administers medication to patients as needed. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health typically requires a high school diploma. Requires a state license to practice. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
- ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
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Hattiesburg, MS
OTHER
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Bradford Health Services, a leader in the substance use disorder recovery industry, is looking for RN or LPN nurses (PRN) to support our Estate at River Bend facility located in Lucedale, MS.
Graduate of approved School of Nursing, current State license (RN-preferred) ( LPN acceptable), two years experience in chemical dependency treatment preferred.
1. Must be able to continuously sit from ½ to 4 hours per 8 hour shift.
2. Must be able to see 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).
3. Must be capable of administering First Aid and CPR.
4. Walk within the facility approximately 1 mile per 8 hour shift.
5. Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.
6. If recovering, must have two (2) years continuous abstinence.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide all duties of nursing services. Follow Nursing policy and procedures regarding detoxification and other Nursing Services. Carry out physician’s orders and protocols as directed. Participate in Performance Improvement and Infection Control activities as indicated.
Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Patient Records”, and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.” This position has unrestricted access to patient identifying and patient health information.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
1. Complete and document an accurate and comprehensive Nursing Assessment within twenty-four (24) hours of patient’s admission.
2. Assess acuity of withdrawal and intervene according to Physician’s policy, procedures, and protocol.
3. Establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members.
4. Monitor vital signs (B/P, Pulse, Respirations) and administer medications when ordered by physician.
5. Perform venipuncture on patients without harm.
6. Administer P.O. medications, IM injections and IV medications, including IV fluids.
7. Transcribe physician orders, order medication and be accountable for controlled medications.
8. Perform routine monitoring and testing, e.g., blood glucose monitoring, audiometric screening, EKG.
9. Provide health/medical education to patients and family members as appropriate.
10. Participate in timely, accurate patient record documentation pertaining to nursing assessments, treatment planning, treatment rendered, patient’s response to and progress in treatment, physicians’ orders, to include “repeat” orders, and other standard documentation activities.
11. Participate in Clinical Team Staffing and staff meetings as appropriate.
12. Conduct regular performance improvement monitoring and evaluation activities and serve on Task Groups as needed.
13. Practice the Board of Nursing Standards of Practice.
14. Maintain an environment conducive to well-being, safety, and provide health teaching and counseling to patients and staff.
15. Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns.
16. Regular attendance.
17. Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients.
18. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness at to perform the job in a safe manner.
19. Other duties as assigned.
12 hour shift - 2 Months Ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (Gulfport)
- Coastal Family Health Center
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Gulfport, MS
FULL_TIME
- Summary The LPN is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health team and assists in the care of patients including administration of treatment and medications, patient education, triage, and cli...
- 1 Day Ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
- Consulate Health Care
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Pass Christian, MS
FULL_TIME
- Consulate Health Care is seeking a full-time LPN NIGHT SHIFT to join our team. Are you a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no fur...
- 11 Days Ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN
- Consulate Health Care
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Gulfport, MS
FULL_TIME
- Looking for qualified Night Shift Licensed LPN's to join our team! 7P-7A SHIFT You will have shift options, flexibility to build your schedule, a competitive base salary, lucrative employee referral p...
- 11 Days Ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - PRN
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Gulfport, MS
OTHER
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 25 Days Ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full Time
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Picayune, MS
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 29 Days Ago
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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
- Brookdale Biloxi
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Biloxi, MS
- Overview: Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Brookdale Biloxi is looking fo...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Nelson Enterprise Technology Services
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Gulfport, MS
- Job Type Part-time Description The Armed Services Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS is a continuing care retirement commun...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Amedisys, Inc.
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Biloxi, MS
- Overview: PRN days Are you a highly skilled and compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) looking for a rewarding car...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Help at Home
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Gulfport, MS
- Help at Home is hiring Nurses (LPN) in your community TODAY . Pay: $18-$22/hour Help at Home, LLC, is the nation's leadi...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PREMIUM PAY
- UHS
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Gulfport, MS
- Responsibilities Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psyc...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Help at Home
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Gulfport, MS
- Help at Home is hiring Nurses (LPN) in your community TODAY . Pay: $18-$22/hour Help at Home, LLC, is the nation's leadi...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Diversicare of Moss Point
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Moss Point, MS
- Overview: $5,000 Sign on Bonus available for full time LPNs through April 2024! Discover Whats Possible! At Diversicare,...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse
- Diversicare of Moss Point
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Moss Point, MS
- Overview: $5,000 Sign on Bonus available for full time RN's through April 2024! At Diversicare, we value our team member...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison County and the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. It is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km2), of which ...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health jobs
$42,123 to $48,941
Gulfport, Mississippi area prices
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What does a Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health do?
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health in Gary, IN
Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures.
December 15, 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.
December 22, 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health in Pine Bluff, AR
Observe patient s behavior; identify symptoms which may interfere with the patient's capacity to function; develop good rapport and understanding with the patient in order to obtain specific goals; discuss nursing assignments, nursing care, and needs of individual patients with the nurse based on observations and ongoing assessment of patient's behavior, and plan therapeutic measures of intervention before a crisis occurs.
February 19, 2020