LPN - Behavioral Health (LaSalle General Hospital)

LaSalle General Hospital in Jena, LA is seeking an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN) for our Behavioral Health Unit.
Our patients, experiencing mental, emotional and behavioral challenges.
will depend on your compassionate care and medical expertise during their healing process.
Experience with geriatric and adult mental health and medical/surgical preferred.
*Full-Time Positions: Night shift* LPN Job Responsibilities * Planning, providing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care to patients * Providing, directing and guiding patient teaching, discharge planning, and care * Insuring that high standards of professional nursing are maintained * Supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as assigned * Contributing to educational and quality management LPN Job Requirements * Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the state; * Mental health, geriatric and medical surgical experience a plus * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to visually assess patient's behavior and distinguish changes in emotions and conditions * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Able to work independently and with a team Sunrise Healthcare Management offers competitive benefits and salary.
Qualified applicants interested in working the night shift please submit a resume.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Physical setting: * Acute care Standard shift: * Night shift Weekly schedule: * Weekends as needed Experience: * Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Preferred) * LPN (Required) Work Location: In person