PRN Licensed Practical Nurse Creekside Behavioral Health Kingsport, Tennessee About the Job: The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high patient safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of patient safety and following unit and hospital policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices. Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family. Serves as a role model for patients and peers. Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care. Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members. Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects. Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter patient care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality patient care is delivered. Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records patient symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely. Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed. Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program. One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. Why Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?QXmTq%2bTLcYv0O3NCZHAotQx" width="0" height="0" />

**PRN Licensed Practical Nurse**

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This position works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department.

**Job Description**

- Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of patient safety and following unit and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patients and families. Serves as a role model for patients and peers.
- Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
- Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
- Prepares, administers, controls, and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effects and/or adverse effects.
- Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel issues which could alter patient care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records patient symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely.
- Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.
- Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- One or more years' nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.

**Benefits**

Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse- NightShift Creekside Behavioral Health Kingsport, Tennessee About the Job: $2500 SIGN ON BONUS The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high patient safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of patient safety and following unit and hospital policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices. Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family. Serves as a role model for patients and peers. Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care. Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members. Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects. Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter patient care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality patient care is delivered. Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records patient symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely. Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed. Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program. One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. Why Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?d85Ys9rr8TYxhTr6ZE4bjAq" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift**

Join our team at Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, where we are dedicated to providing high-quality care in a therapeutic environment. 

**Job Description**

- Work under the direction of a qualified professional nurse, participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Communicate and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel.
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, ensuring patient safety and adherence to unit and hospital policies.
- Assist in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patients and families, serving as a role model for patients and peers.
- Share responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
- Effectively communicate with medical staff, receive verbal/written orders, and minimize errors in communication.
- Prepare, administer, control, and accurately record medications in accordance with policy, documenting effects and any adverse reactions.
- Observe, document, and report any clinical or personnel issues that could alter patient care to the R.N. in charge.
- Record patient symptoms, responses, and progress accurately and completely.
- Safely perform vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring; interpret results and take appropriate nursing action.
- Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility is preferred.

**Benefits**

- $2500 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

**Community Overview**

Creekside Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages veterans and military spouses to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Licensed Practical Nurse- NightShift

Registered Nurse - NightShift Creekside Behavioral Health Kingsport, Tennessee About the Job: $10,000 SIGN ON The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times. Assesses patient's status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance. Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications. Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics. Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed. Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc. Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care. Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines. Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned. Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing. One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable. Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. Why Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2fVhkNlMjLmBsfLTDBNFU8ge" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Night Shift**

Join our team at Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care to our patients. This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient well-being.

**Job Description**

- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating patients and their families about various health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Assess patient's status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information gathered.
- Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
- Accurately take physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) and document appropriately; transcribe and review physician's orders ensuring legibility if taken verbally.
- Administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substances; adjust medications under provider's supervision as needed and monitor lab results to validate medication compliance.
- Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications.
- Supervise self-administration of medications using safety initiatives of two means of patient identification; document and report effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
- Maintain accountability for administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
- Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Confer regularly with the treatment team regarding patient care; attend and participate in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
- Provide education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, and other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
- Monitor patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and make arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
- Ensure thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift; complete patient assignment sheets daily and carry out assigned tasks.
- Give thorough reports to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
- Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
- One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

**Benefits**

Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

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