LPN/LVN Psychiatric Clinic Days M-F!!!

The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN isresponsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and thedelivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mentalhealth/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care incommunity settings.The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a RegisteredNurse and in collaboration with the care team.$30/hr.Monday - Friday 7a - 3:30pEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administrationand ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care(as applicable per state regulations)Responsible for taking medication orders and transcribing toMAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy,daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room upto agency standards (as applicable per state regulations)Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight perprogram guidelines as well as blood draws (as applicable per state regulation)and completing required paperworkResponsible for taking urine samples as needed andcompleting all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related tothis processMaintains the integrity of the clinical record throughtimely and accurate completion of all required paperworkDocumentation required is program-specific and employeeshall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as requiredPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:Current LPN license in state of assignment1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticeParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.