Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Hospital

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting in Huntington, West Virginia.

A successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as an LPN and will be able to meet submission and compliance deadlines as positions are limited and submission timelines are approaching.

If interested, please contact us immediately. We pay weekly, offer competitive rates and benefits and know you will be delighted with our service!

Location : Huntington, West Virginia

Contract Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Shifts : 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 00 PM or 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 00 AM ( you would need to be flexible to pick up either shift, and will most likely start on the Night shift)

Schedule : 2-2-3 Schedule ( Two Days On, Two Days Off and Then three days ON; The cycle then repeats. After the three consecutive workdays, the nurse is usually given two more days off, which allows for an extended break.)

Payrate : Overtime after 40 hours a week

$396 per 12 hour shift as a travel employee ( $23 / hr + 10 / hr travel stipend)

$360 per 12 hour shift as a regular employee ($30 / hr )

Key Responsibilities :

Assist professional nursing and medical staff in providing direct nursing care to patients, including medical treatments, administering medications, giving injections, and assisting in care planning and recording, among other services within the scope of the LPN's license

Take and record vital signs, collect specimens for testing, administer medications per physician orders, and perform other requested services within the LPN's scope of practice

Ensure timely and accurate documentation in patients' electronic medical records, following facility policies, procedures, and common practices

Screen patients and record medical information, assist physicians and registered nurses in examinations and treatments, and provide patient education on medication usage and potential side effects

Provide emotional and physical comfort and safety to patients

Assist in responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies

Collaborate with physicians to meet patient care needs

Assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming and personal hygiene

May testify in court and commitment hearings when deemed necessary, in collaboration with psychiatric physicians

Respond to inquiries from family members, advocates, and other interested parties while ensuring compliance with confidentiality laws and HIPAA regulations

LPNs assigned to acute care settings must have completed a course in Intravenous therapy and venipuncture training to start intravenous fluids

Provide all services in a manner consistent with the applicable standard of care

Benefits :

401(k) Retirement Plan, Healthcare, Vision and Dental

Qualifications :

• Valid LPN License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling.
30+ days ago