Description

Licensed Practical / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) | Behavioral Health
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Agency: Adelphi Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide temporary nursing services at a facility  in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ideal candidates will provide onsite inpatient nursing support, including patient care, treatment support, medication administration, documentation, order follow-through, and emergency response.

Job Quick Facts
• Ref#: BD-1415-02
• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Specialty: Temporary Nursing Personnel / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Facility behavioral health setting
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: Anticipated October 1, pending award and assignment confirmation
• Schedule: Minimum of 32 hours and up to 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of one scheduled weekend per month
• Holiday Requirement: One major holiday from January–June and one major holiday from July–December
• Rate: $25–$30/hr

Requirements
• Active State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification from a certified instructor, with written proof available.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in licensed practical nursing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written orders and instructions in exact detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and treatments.
• Must be available to report for assignment within 48 hours of request, as needed.
• Must be able to complete facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.
• Must complete license verification, background check, and drug screening.
• Must complete TB screening, flu vaccine verification/declination, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities
• Provide nursing care to inpatient behavioral health clients.
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic prescriptions as assigned.
• Assist with treatment implementation and patient care activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and chart documentation.
• Follow oral and written orders in exact detail.
• Assist with psychiatric and medical emergency procedures according to facility guidelines.
• Support patient care in designated observation areas and other assigned areas of the facility.
• Work in accordance with nursing standards of care, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid standards.
• Participate in facility-specific orientation and ongoing training.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Wear required uniform and picture identification while on assignment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Participate in performance review, quality assurance, and compliance activities as required.