Job DescriptionROCK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, GEORGETOWN, TXLPN/LVN, Behavioral HealthJob Type: PRN
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS At Rock Springs, Behavioral Health Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a
LPN/LVN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality
disorders and giving direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LVN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing
care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric and emotional disorders. The LVN will serve actively and
constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care. The LVN will ensure the
safety and well-being of each patient
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
Follows the direction of the RN appropriately. Completes task in a timely manner. Acts as a member of the nursing team.
Ensures that individual patient observation/checks are conducted.
Physician orders are transcribed and administered accurately. Medications are administered safely and accurately with demonstrated knowledge of
indications and side effect.
Documentation adequately reflects acuity (physical and emotional status). Response to interventions and progress toward goals.
Communicate patient's response to interventions to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and daily report.
Will interact with patients and groups of patients to enhance communication and delivery of quality care.
Orient patient/family to program. Explain and enforce patient rights and act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld;
able to preserve confidentiality.
Ensure completion and monitoring of detox protocol.
Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.
Will follow hospital policy for medication administration.
Will deliver quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and
demonstrated nursing competencies.
May be required to perform other duties responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
WHY JOIN USWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- $Shift differential
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis,
psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with
external review organizations or comparable entities.
License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
About our Health System Rock Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Georgetown, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
EEOC StatementRock Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rock Springs committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
About UsLifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the TeamWe employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
