Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Behavioral Health
Prime Healthcareabout 2 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
About the position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family. The LPN performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family.
- Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
- IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Nice-to-haves
- Work experience in health care preferred.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
Required Skills
Effective communication
BLS certification
Patient care
Blood withdrawal certification
Psychosocial support
IV certification
Technical and manual skills