Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Northlake Behavioral Healthcare System takes pride in successfully serving our community. As the leader in addiction and mental health care, we are at the forefront of treatments and therapies that provide meaningful results: helping patients lead the life they were meant to and deserve.
Our campus is nestled in a wooded retreat on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain, we are just east of the causeway and 45 minutes from New Orleans. We provide a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
At Northlake Behavioral Health, we want you to shine. We strongly believe in developing your skills and rewarding your hard work. We believe where you work is essential. And while you don’t need to be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, if you are creative, curious, inspired, and resourceful, you may have what it takes to help lead our team. While you won’t be leaping tall buildings in a single bound, during the course of a day, you can expect to aid in providing front-line care to our patients.
This is a position in the Nursing department monitoring and administering medications, delivering quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision to patients with psychiatric or emotional disorders or active disease disorders or related substance or chemical dependency problems, or those dually diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders.
No two days are ever the same, but in this position, you can expect to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in Psychiatric or Behavioral Health and/or in the medical field preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana. CPR and CPI certifications are required within two (2) weeks of hire.
Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.