Adolescent Behavioral Health LPN — Compassionate Care Leader

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the behavioral health team in Pennsylvania. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, supports the plan of care, and engages patients and families in education and readiness to learn.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation in the EMR, adherence to policies, and participation in quality improvement with opportunities to mentor new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 0–2 years of experience in behavioral health.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking, sound judgment, and knowledge of nursing practice liability.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with laws, policies and standards.
• Assists RN in collecting health data and implementing care plans.
• Reassesses patient condition and communicates changes to the RN.
• Involves patient and family in care when appropriate.
• Completes care within scheduled times and documents in EMR.
• Maintains collaboration with physicians and health care team to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrates leadership and acts as resource and mentor to staff.

Skills

LPN nursing

Patient care

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the behavioral health team in Pennsylvania. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, supports the plan of care, and engages patients and families in education and readiness to learn.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation in the EMR, adherence to policies, and participation in quality improvement with opportunities to mentor new staff.