Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES

St. George, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Patient Examination Preparation, Specimen Collection, Assisting With Procedures, Patient Education, Documentation, Team Communication, Treatment Planning, Condition Reporting, Skin Assessment, Clinical Note Keeping, Medication Management, Basic Life Support, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

The Maples is in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse for PRN shifts to become a part of our team, providing support to The Maples Clinic located in Baton Rouge and Hammond, LA. Who We Are The Maples is partnered with Beacon Behavioral Partners- a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients. Beacon Behavioral Partners now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience. Why work for us? At The Maples, the Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse will receive a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; matching contributions to a 401(k) plan; short-term disability insurance; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and a range of additional valuable benefits. What does the Nurse do? (including but not limited to) As a Nurse, you are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including taking vital signs, administering medications, preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, educating patients on self-care, and documenting patient information thoroughly; all while maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team and patients. Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) * Participates in the planning, coordinating, and documenting of total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team * Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change * Accurately monitor skin assessments with proper documentation and reporting of changes * Completes, maintains, and documents accurate and relevant clinical notes * Ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation for all nursing clinical services provided * Participation in education, in-services, and other training and meetings as needed * Facilitates appropriate nursing action(s) in response to administrative directives and a changing healthcare environment * Ensures all MD orders are followed and documented accordingly during the assigned shift * Manages medication administration, monitoring, and proper storage of medication and complies with all medication management policies and procedures Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Must have active Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana. * Minimum of 1 year experience as an LVN or RN, experience in behavioral health care preferred * Certification in Basic Life Support * Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for providing basic patient care under supervision, including taking vital signs, administering medications, preparing patients for exams, and educating patients on self-care. Essential duties also involve participating in the planning and documenting of total patient care and ensuring all physician orders are followed and documented.