Temporary Nursing Personnel / LPN - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide temporary nursing services at a facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ideal candidates will provide onsite inpatient nursing support, including patient care, treatment support, medication administration, documentation, order follow-through, and emergency response.

Job Quick Facts

• Ref#: BD-1415-02

• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse

• Specialty: Temporary Nursing Personnel / Behavioral Health Nursing

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Facility Type:Inpatient behavioral health setting

• Job Type: Contract

• Start Date: Anticipated October 1, pending award and assignment confirmation

• Schedule: Minimum of 32 hours and up to 40 hours per week

• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of one scheduled weekend per month

• Holiday Requirement: One major holiday from January–June and one major holiday from July–December

• Rate: $25–$30/hr

Requirements

• Active State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse license.

• Minimum of one year of verifiable nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification from a certified instructor, with written proof available.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in licensed practical nursing.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written orders and instructions in exact detail.

• Ability to maintain accurate records.

• Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and treatments.

• Must be available to report for assignment within 48 hours of request, as needed.

• Must be able to complete facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.

• Must complete license verification, background check, and drug screening.

• Must complete TB screening, flu vaccine verification/declination, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to inpatient behavioral health clients.

• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.

• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic prescriptions as assigned.

• Assist with treatment implementation and patient care activities.

• Maintain accurate patient records and chart documentation.

• Follow oral and written orders in exact detail.

• Assist with psychiatric and medical emergency procedures according to facility guidelines.

• Support patient care in designated observation areas and other assigned areas of the facility.

• Work in accordance with nursing standards of care, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid standards.

• Participate in facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all facility policies and procedures.

• Wear required uniform and picture identification while on assignment.

• Maintain reliable attendance and work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Participate in performance review, quality assurance, and compliance activities as required.