Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acadia Healthcare

Description We are actively seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our excellent nurse team! Acadia Healthcare - River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns

BENEFITS: River Place Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our full-time nurses

Current benefits include: + Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Life and AD&D Insurance + Sick, Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days + Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice

+ Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety

+ Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs

+ Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns

Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors

+ Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures

EXPERIENCE/LICENSES REQUIREMENTS: + Prefer one year of nursing experience in behavioral health

+ Current Practical Nurse (LPN) license as required by Louisiana