Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] for IMC Behavioral Health on a full time NIGHTS basis. The LPN is apart of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and responsible for rendering safe nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN uses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. Current license as a LPN in the state of Louisiana.Must maintain CPR and EDGE certificationsKnowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.Demonstrates knowledge of LA Mental Health StatutesKnowledge of anatomy PRINCIPAL TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises, directs, and monitors the nursing care assigned to her/himApplies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions based on the multidisciplinary treatment planIdentifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines, initiates education needs according to the age of the patient.Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical CenterDocuments all findings in the patient record and effectively communicates with patients and staffMaintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational dataParticipates in planning of patients discharge needs and readiness for discharge.Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of PerformanceAdministers medications and performs venipuncture as requiredAssists in the supervision and training of CNAsDemonstrates respect for patients and families.Adheres to the Patient Safety GoalsCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS:Great medical benefit planEarly access to earned wagesParticipation in robust state pension planDental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status