Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
Company: Unity Huntsville
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division
of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc.,
operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia,
and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville,
Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are
experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances,
including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full
range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.
For more information, visit . POSITION SUMMARY: Under general
supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a
combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments
throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing
assessments, direct patient care, and health education services;
and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the
delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures
and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must
perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a
reasonable accommodation. Supervise all resident/patient
treatments. Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the
treatment and examination of patients. Perform administrative
duties such as documenting nurses' notes, physicians' orders,
discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies.
Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered
by physician. Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as
dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube
insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned. Perform
emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in
the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc. Admit, transfer and
discharge patients. Required Work Experience: Minimum of six (6)
months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other
health care institution. Licensing/Certification/Education
Requirements: Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Program Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Other
Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end
work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel
required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting
of objects up to 50 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our
Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s)
protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will
also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education Preferred Technical/other training or better Licenses &
Certifications Required Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred CPI
Certification CPR Certification Equal Opportunity Employer This
employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of
Labor.
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