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HCA Healthcare Adult Psychiatric Nurse - LPN in Columbia, Tennessee
Description
Introduction
Pinewood Springs is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Adult Psychiatric Nurse - LPN position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.
Benefits
Pinewood Springs, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides direct and indirect patient care demonstrating knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. Works closely with the supervising RN, collaborating their efforts to deliver the nursing process effectively. Observes, records, reports, and assists in the nursing plan of care, the implementation of care, and the evaluation of the patient status and progress.
What you will do in this role:
Assures suicide, elopement, and other precautions are conducted according to need/order identified
Maintains therapeutic milieu, locked unit, locked sharps and assesses safety of the unit each shift
Conducts or delegates through search of patient for contraband upon admission and when need is indicated.
Gives direct care in accordance with nursing care plans as developed by RN
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patient appropriate to the ages of patients served
Documents patient data, nursing interventions, patient response, effectiveness and complications
Identifies potential nursing problems/changes in patient status, informing appropriate team members
Interacts with patient and family to assist RN in developing and implementing an individualized plan of care for the patient
Assists in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient discharge plan
Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management and the patient / family role in medication safety
Assists RN in implementing teaching plans based upon patients identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning
Family is included in teaching as appropriate
Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results
Demonstrates knowledge of monitoring specific to patient population and intervenes as indicated.
Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and medication effects based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
Follows the five medication rights to reduce the potential for medication error.
Reassesses patients systematically to identify outcomes of care and identifies needs that require intervention, documents findings
Evaluates patient’s response to treatment / care and assists RN in revising plan of care
Works collaboratively with SSRs to assure appropriate utilization of services and to plan for post discharge needs, while keeping RN informed
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of patients and their families
Acknowledge and implements physician orders in timely manner
Assists physicians with procedures specific to department
Reports on all incidents or unusual events to the RN prior to end of shift. Completes occurrence reports as directed.
Provides shift reports that reflect the patient’s status, progress, and needs
Supports restraint free environment utilizing preventative measures and de-escalation skills/techniques
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)
Pinewood Springs is a joint venture mental health and wellness hospital operated by HCA Healthcare’s Tristar Health and Maury Regional Medical Center. The hospital serves the mental health needs of both adolescent and adult patients. A broad range of inpatient and outpatient services are offered to treat individuals with mood, thought, and co–occurring disorders within a supportive and therapeutic environment.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Adult Psychiatric Nurse - LPN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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