Perimeter Healthcare

Delivers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeWest Memphis, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have graduated with a high school degree and successfully graduated from a technical or vocational training diploma program in Practical Nursing.
Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a mental-health-related setting.
Must maintain an active and unrestricted practical nurse license within the designated state.
Must complete Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care training within one week of employment and before assisting in restraining procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform selected nursing care for admitted patients under the direction of a registered nurse and general supervision of the Director of Nursing.
Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the registered nurse and the physician’s plan of care, in accordance with hospital policy.
Promote and maintain patient health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
Dispense medication under the direction of the registered nurse and according to physician orders.
Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Assist in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals to help achieve and maintain continuity of patient care.
Keep abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
Attend patient care conferences, meet weekly with the performance improvement reviewer, and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
Communicate patients’ current health status and needs to appropriate health professionals.
Organize and coordinate special programs.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including infection control and employee health standards.
Actively participate in the nursing performance improvement program.
Advise the Director of Nursing or Administrator of risk management activities to reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses, deaths, or financial loss involving patients, staff, or visitors.
Ensure the security and proper handling of classified information.

Desired Qualifications

Psychiatric inpatient facility experience is preferred.

Position Summary:
To perform selected nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and general supervision of the Director of Nursing to patients admitted to the facility.

Qualifications:
Education: Must have graduated with High School Degree and have successfully graduated from a technical or vocational training diploma in Practical Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience in a mental health related setting. Psychiatric inpatient facility experience is preferred.
Licensure: Must maintain an active and unrestricted practical nurse license within the designated state.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of BLS and Handle with Care training within 1 week of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Standards of Performance:

Provides skilled nursing care to patients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care in accordance with hospital policy.
Promotes and maintains patient health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
Dispenses medication under the direction of the registered nurse and according to physician orders.
Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
Attends patient care conferences, meets with performance improvement reviewer weekly and communicates regularly with the registered nurse.
Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate health professionals.
Organize and coordinate special programs
Stays abreast of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations complying with infection control and employee health standards
Active participant in nursing performance improvement program
Advises Director of Nursing/Administrator of any risk management activities in order to reduce or eliminate patient/staff/visitor injuries, illnesses, death, and/or financial loss.
Ensure security and proper handling of classified information.

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About the Company

Perimeter Healthcare

Delivers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care

Perimeter Healthcare provides behavioral health services across the United States, offering psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. It delivers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, family sessions, group therapy, and specialty activities like art therapy. The care model is team-based, with daily interaction between patients and psychiatrists supported by nurses, social workers, internists, and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive, continuous care. Revenue comes from patient care services, including inpatient stays, outpatient programs, and various therapy formats. Compared with peers, Perimeter Healthcare emphasizes a broad, cross-age approach with a strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary treatment and family involvement to support mental health and recovery. The company’s goal is to offer hope and transform lives by helping patients heal and regain their quality of life.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Alpharetta, GA
Founded: Not listed

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