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Healthcare Staffing Professionals

Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Hospital- 12 hour shift

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting in Weston, 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: Weston, West VirginiaContract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extensionShifts: 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 careQualifications:- 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.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceBasic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial AdvisorsNationwide contract opportunitiesDedicated Administrative Support StaffSydney Health Mobile AppWith Anthem's Sydney app, you can take better care of yourself with features that focus on your wellness, such as:Nutrition TrackerCommunity ResourcesHealth AssessmentDiabetes Prevention through LarkAdditional ResourcesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiriesRula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry servicesTravel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while travelingBenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and moreAccess HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.TrueBlue, Inc. And its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your recruiter directly, employee relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com, or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. And its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applications individual accessibility needs.