Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health jobs in Alexandria, LA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients).
• Chart medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document nursing care provided, maintain appropriate records related to patients' progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA and ADP.
• Responsible for urine collection, processing, documenting and reading test results as ordered by program physicians.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner.
• Follow the policies of the organization, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical areas of service provided by the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current LPN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.