Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health Center

Posted Date 2 months ago(3/12/2024 2:21 PM)
Job Location : City
Tallahassee
Schedule
Evenings
Position Type
Full Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Category
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department
BHC-Acute Adult Unit 3
ID
2024-15172
Company
TMH

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.  

 

TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only: 

  • Level II Trauma Center 
  • Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center 
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care 
  • Pediatric Intensive Care 
  • The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle 

 

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.  

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center offers the most comprehensive psychiatric mental health services and treatments in North Florida, South Georgia and Southeastern Alabama. Our specially-trained, interdisciplinary team provides support for substance abuse and mental health disorders for adults and children across our region. Whether in an inpatient or outpatient capacity, we work collaboratively with our hospital and service partners to provide holistic treatment to meet both the mental and physical health needs of our patients.

 

You will:

  • Function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
  • Provide patient care collaboratively with the RN.
  • Provide care that displays respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality and expressed needs.
  • Be adaptable, using evidenced based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.
  • Perform tasks in compliance with department and policies and procedures, and within educational preparation as well as the Florida Nurse Practice Act.


Reports To:

  • Nurse Manager

Supervises:

  • None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency) 

Required Experience:

  • No previous experience is required. 

Preferred Experience:

  •  Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

  • Current LPN License in the State of Florida.
  • Must have a current Basic Life Behavioral Criteria: Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.
  • Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.

 

 

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.  

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