Behavioral Health LPN - FT Days Nurse

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time daytime Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support a 144-bed behavioral health facility opening in Malden, MA.

Pay ranges from $29.52 to $35.25 per hour, with a $3.00 weekend daytime shift differential. The LPN will assist with admissions, clinical intake assessments, care planning, and medication administration according to state regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and LPN licensure.
• CPR and de-escalation training required (certification available upon hire).
• Experience in clinical setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care.
• Facilitate admissions and clinical intake assessments.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of patient status and progress.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and adhere to facility policies.
• Support safe administration of medications and patient safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time daytime Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support a 144-bed behavioral health facility opening in Malden, MA.

Pay ranges from $29.52 to $35.25 per hour, with a $3.00 weekend daytime shift differential. The LPN will assist with admissions, clinical intake assessments, care planning, and medication administration according to state regulations and facility policies.