LPN

Key responsibilities

• Clinical & Patient Care
• Provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Support patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and therapeutic communication
• Participate in crisis intervention, de‑escalation techniques, and behavior‑management strategies
• Participate in safety checks and suicide precautions per policy
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu by adhering to safety protocols and observing patients per assigned level of observation

• Medication Administration & Monitoring
• Administer medications as prescribed, including oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications in accordance with state law and facility policy
• Observe patients for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions and report findings

• Assessment, Monitoring & Data Collection
• Monitor and document patient behaviors, mental status, and physical condition; report significant changes or concerns
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures by collecting data, vitals, and administering screening tools
• Collect and document data for various assessments and checks

• Interventions & Collaboration
• Implement nursing interventions as directed by RN, CNO, or Medical Provider
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members, including RN’s, psychiatrists, social workers, and mental health technicians

• Documentation & Compliance
• Accurately document nursing care, patient responses, and incidents
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and continuing education as required
• Assist with client belongings inventory and safety searches per policy

Compensation

$26.00 - $32.00 hourly

Learn more

www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com [http://www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com]

PRN 7

00am - 7:30pm