Licensed Practical Nurse (Pontotoc Residential) PRN

Description Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning and carrying out care plan objectives and goals. Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs. Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness. Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Keep records on patient health. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner. Accurately administer medications per ordered note, document medication administration and reflect accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards. Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice. Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress. Our Benefits: Members of our nursing team will enjoy full benefit eligibility, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, company paid group term life insurance, paid vacation and sick time and an opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry. Millcreek of Pontotoc is committed to offering an enviable internal culture and environment that encourages and supports both professional and personal growth that you are proud of. Qualifications Skills Required Problem Solving: Advanced Communication: Advanced Attention to Detail: Advanced Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Licenses & Certifications Required Lic Practical Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The 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)