Responsibilities

Psych LPN Opportunity (full-time) 12 hour shifts – Atlanta, GA

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care.

Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6–17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders

Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) DAYS for position needed.

We are offering:

• 36/hr. work week;/must work every other week

• Full benefits

• The Behavioral Health LPN manages the nursing care of patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. EOE.

  Possesses current

  LPN license in state of practice; under the direction of the RN or physician, provides care in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness through specialized tasks in patient care.

  LPN demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the child and adolescent.

  LPN has a record of consistently high quality clinical and interpersonal skills; serves as a role model to others.

  LPN displays sound knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychotic, as well as, to non-violent crises intervention practice; basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, as typically found in the child and adolescent psychiatric populations; knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child and adolescent behavioral issues; through familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications; basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills; written and oral communication skills; skills in co-facilitating process orientation groups; active participate in the treatment team process in plans of care.

  LPN possesses skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of clinical and support team members; empathy for patients and their families; flexibility regarding hours and schedule worked; and skills in maintaining information as highly confidential. In the absence of these qualifications upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time frame via the organization’s orientation and training program.

  Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 1 year (Required)

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): (Required)