License Practical Nurse The Maples

The Maples is seeking a committed and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse located at our Hammond, Louisiana location.  The position entails a shift from 7 am to 7 pm.

Who We Are

The Maples is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.

The Maples now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.

 Why work for us? 

At The Maples, Licensed Nurse’s receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.  

What does the Licensed Nurse do? (including but not limited to) At the Maples, The Licensed Nurse will focus on helping teenage girls who are struggling with their mental health, including trauma, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. We are currently searching for compassionate nurses to work at our new residential treatment center facility in Hammond.  

Responsibilities
   
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) 

• Functioning as the Charge RN for their assigned shift, is responsible for providing the nursing care delivery system and supervising the clinical program during assigned shift.  Assured that the nursing care provided remains compatible and reflects the ANA standards.  
• Participates in the planning, coordinating and documenting total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team. 
• Accurately reports and records the patient’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
• Prepares clinical/progress notes daily and incorporates into the clinical record weekly, and documents monthly recertifications/Master Treatment Plan Updates in coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques.
• Educates and supervises other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Initiates and sustains the implementation of all physician orders. 
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes.
• Participates in case conferences, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of Louisiana.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention. 
• LPN Certification from an Accredited program.

Physical Demands:  

This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.