DescriptionnnCome join our team as a LPN at one of Mississippi's largest providers for mental healthcare. If you are patient, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you.nnProvide guidance, and feedback to staff to facilitate smooth operations.nnProvide direct resident care through utilization of nursing standards accurately and in a timely manner.nnFollow policies, procedures, and medical/lab protocol for nursing care and notify practitioner of results accurately and in a timely manner.nnImplement infection control measures according to facility policies and procedures accurately and in a timely manner.nnReport pertinent information and/or changes in the residents' condition to practitioner, Director of Nursing, and/or on-call nurse as appropriate and in a timely manner.nnProvide resident, and family education as related to current medication at administration and at Med Pass time.nnParticipate in team conferences, staffings, and reviews as assigned.nnPrepare and administer medications as ordered by the practitioner accurately and in a timely manner.nnChart medication administration on the Medication Administration Record and nurse's notes, if applicable, accurately and in a timely manner.nnOrder prescribed medication to ensure an adequate supply is available at all times.nnReview Bowel Movement Records daily on second shift and intervene per Routine Standing Orders.nnAssist in obtaining verbal/written consents for psychotropic medications accurately and in a timely manner.nnCommunicate with practitioner to report behaviors and obtain orders for special procedures accurately and in a timely manner.nnIn a timely manner, document nursing care provided and maintain appropriate records related to resident progress and incidents (i.e., Incident/Accident reports, medical charts, worker's compensation reports, etc).nnTranscribe practitioner orders accurately and in a timely manner.nnAssist in the proper use of treatment modalities (i.e., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, time away, close observation, suicide precautions, elopement precautions, and one-on-ones.)nnRespond timely and appropriately in behavioral crisis.nnProvide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.nnWhen appropriate, complete medication discrepancy form and notify doctor when they occur.nnOrder replacement medications for the emergency drug kits as they are removed to ensure appropriate amount is maintained.nnQualificationsnnSkillsnnRequirednnOral Communication: AdvancednnSafety Minded: AdvancednnPlanning & Organizing: AdvancednnCommunication: AdvancednnAttention to Detail: AdvancednnBehaviorsnnRequirednnTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupnnDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellnnDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integritynnMotivationsnnRequirednnSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpnnFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsnnAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationnnEducationnnRequirednnTechnical/other training or better in Nursing/HealthcarennLicenses & CertificationsnnRequirednnLic Practical NursennExperiencennPreferrednn1 year: 1 year experience working with children and adolescents and emotional/behavioral disturbances and/or intellectual difficulties is desired, but not mandatory.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)