LPN/ RN- Full time

Acadia Healthcare - Kennett Square, PA

Job Title: LPN/ RN- Full time

Position: Nursing Staff

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time/PRN

Pay:

Shift: 12-hour shifts

Work Type: On-Site

Address:

City: Kennett Square

State: PA

ZIP Code:

Assist the Physician in providing patient care in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Coordinate with the Physician, Registered Nurse, and Director of Nursing to provide total patient care.
Obtain a complete initial assessment including medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency history.
Assess and evaluate medical and psychiatric problems and report to the Registered Nurse and Physician to initiate interventions.
Confer with other departments regarding patient care on an as-needed basis.
Follow through on physician orders, administering medications and treatments, and scheduling outside consultations.
Assist in the formulation of ITP and MTP, including assessments, writing care plans, updates of care plans, and discharge planning.
Identify medical, emotional, and environmental needs of the patient.
Assist in nutritional screening and interventions with dieticians, physicians, and the dietary department.
Search patients and their belongings, confiscating all contraband and inappropriate items.
Ensure accurate documentation on patient charts.
Document unusual events of patients, staff, and visitors by utilizing Incident Reports.
Complete diagnostics such as PFTs, PPDs, and the collection of urine, sputum, and other specimens.

Experience in chemical dependency or psychiatric nursing preferred
Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of PA
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand medical charts and physician orders
Good organizational skills
Effective communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, families, and the public
Ability to be flexible in adjusting to new and rapidly changing situations
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Ability to work well with others as a member of a team

Experience: Prefer experience in chemical dependency or psychiatric nursing

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing

License & Certification:

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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