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LPN/LVN Psychiatric-March 2024
Weston
Mar 29, 2026
About LPN/LVN Psychiatric

  Pay - $30/hr

  The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.

  The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administration and ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care (as applicable per state regulations)

  Responsible for taking medication orders and transcribing to MAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy, daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room up to agency standards (as applicable per state regulations)

  Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight per program guidelines as well as blood draws (as applicable per state regulation) and completing required paperwork

  Responsible for taking urine samples as needed and completing all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related to this process

  Maintains the integrity of the clinical record through timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork

  Documentation required is program-specific and employee shall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as required

  Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

  Minimum Requirements:

  Current LPN license in state of assignment

  1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred

  Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

  Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

  Current CPR if applicable

  TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

  Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

  Computer proficiency required

  Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

  At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  401(k) savings plan

  Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

  Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

  Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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