Behavioral Health LPN

Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), internally referred to as LPN or LVN, in our Adult Psych Acute unit. As an LPN/LVN in our Psych Unit, you will provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, focusing on tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with patient care.

Shift’s Available : Nights

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours : 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm – 7:00am

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services which requires technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care
• Meets the communication needs of the patient and family
• Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Nurses provide CPR, Patient Care, Update Documentation, Specimens, Wound Care and Vital Signs

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• current and valid Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• one year experience in an applicable setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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