Licensed Practical Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading treatment center seeks compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their team, providing essential care in a mental health environment for both adults and adolescents. The role offers competitive hourly rates, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• One year working with mental health populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care according to care plan.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication as per policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Description

COVID VACCINES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF.

We are looking to add compassionate LPNs to our nurse team! MeadowWood Behavioral Health, a 120 bed treatment center providing mental health services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, is located on Rt. 13 in New Castle, Delaware. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

HOURLY RATES COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. MEADOWWOOD APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO ESTABLISH EXPERIENCE.

BENEFITS:

MeadowWood provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

We have three shifts with full-time, part time and PRN positions available:

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Days)

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Nights)

11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Overnights)

Shifts are 8 or 12 hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN):

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license as required by the state of Delaware
• Previous psych nursing experience highly preferred

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication

Advanced

Customer Focus

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

Required

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required. One year working with mental health populations preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

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