Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to help care for our patients in our Parkview Geriatric Wellness unit.
Parkview Geriatric Wellness (PVGW) is a geriatric behavioral unit licensed for 20 bed, currently serving the community with 15 beds. Our patient population is 50 years of age and older. We are located inside the main hospital and work closely with the other departments in the hospital. Parkview Wellness see a wide range of mental health patients, including dementia, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorders and depression. Parkview is a short term placement, most patient's length of stay is 7 days. Parkview Wellness is a specialty unit and trains staff in the art of de-escalation. Staff will also be trained in proper safety holds. We are focused on safety in the Wellness unit, our nurse to patient ratio is 1:8 with one core tech on both sides of the unit and a float teach, who helps both sides of the unit.
A typical day will include: Assessing the mental and physical status of the patient, admissions, discharges, referrals, medication administration, completing specialized psychological testing on the patients and a running daily behavior note that is placed in the chart every shift. These notes are a vital part of patient care as the providers use them to make the treatment plans. The nurse will have ample opportunity to interact with the patients throughout the shift, including participating and encouraging patients to interact in group activities. Group activities are led by our recreational therapist. This is rewarding career path, with opportunity to grow as a nurse on the unit!
This position is Full-Time, nights
Benefits Include

• Flexible compensation package which can include:
• Competitive salary
• Student loan assistance up to $20,000!
• Annual merit increases
• Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Increased company matched retirement
• Company paid long term disability plan
• Employee discounts

Please call Nicki Cupp at 417-328-6193 or email at nicki.cupp@citizensmemorial.com with any questions.
Keywords: LPN, LVN, Nursing, geri psych
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