Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Shift Job at Perimeter Healthcare, Jackson, TN

  • Perimeter Healthcare
  • Jackson, TN

Job Description

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has immediate openings for LPNs . We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

The Licensed Practical Nurses’ responsibilities include the following:

· Provides general nursing care as required.

· Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents.

· Distribute medication as prescribed and properly maintain the MARS.

· Serve as a role model for residents and peers.

· Establish and maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident’s care.

· Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients.

· Admits, discharges and transfers residents based on physician’s orders and sometimes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

· Intervene appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed. Providing quality and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children and adolescents

Qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurses should have the following:

· Active Licensed Practical Nurse License in the State of Tennessee or eligible compact license

· Prefer one-year direct care experience in a behavioral health setting.

· Must be CPR Certified

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at:

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work

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