Psychiatric Licensed Nurse (LPN)
Company: Wellpath
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the
underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first
culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a
career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and
vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and
BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical,
dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life
balance for team members and their family to support physical,
mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your
money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and
health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health
Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness
memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and
discounted rates for home and auto loans*Eligibility for perks and
benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why
Us:Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the
underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on
our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping
society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every
day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with
non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who
need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is
your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every
patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our
mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our
part to heal the world, one patient at a time.How you make a
difference:The Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse (Psych LPN) is
responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients
with mental health disorders, administering psychotropic
medications, and monitoring their effectiveness and side effects.
They must have a deep understanding of the diagnosis and treatment
of mental disorders, as well as issues related to psychotropic
medication compliance. This position requires obtaining and
maintaining security clearance.Key Responsibilities:Provide
psychiatric nursing services under the direction of the
Psychiatrist and Director of Nursing, which includes contributing
to assessments done by registered nurses, implementing specific
treatments, and monitoring compliance with medication.Provision of
medication education to inmates and training in human behavior
and/or mental health issues to institutional staff as assigned by
the Mental Health Director/Mental Health Coordinator/Director of
Nursing.Provision of documentation in the health record of
individual patient's treatment progress, participation in staff
meetings and in-service training programs, and informing superiors
of any need for additional clinical supervision or proposals to
improve clinical services.Comply with employee standards, maintain
confidentiality of inmate information, and network and communicate
effectively with the company, Facility staff, and off-site support
agencies.Respond to code or health emergencies within standard
guidelines and provision of education to patients regarding health,
nutrition, and other adaptive behaviors, with the goal of fostering
personal growth and well-being.Qualifications &
Requirements:EducationLicensed Practical NurseExperienceExperience
in the provision of nursing services in a psychiatric
settingLicenses/CertificationsMust maintain CPR certification, and
any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contractWe
are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply!
If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to
align perfectly with every element of the job description, we
encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for
this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this
position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions
located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job
description.by Jobble
Keywords: Wellpath, Albany , Psychiatric Licensed Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Columbus, Georgia
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