Licensed Practical Nurse - 5k Bonus $30-38hr

Maple Heights Behavioral Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5k

Wage $30-38/hr

Day shift

3 12s and every other weekend

Job summary

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day shifts on a 3-12s schedule with every other weekend. A $5k sign-on bonus is offered, with pay ranging $30-$38/hr depending on experience.

The hospital serves adolescents, adults and seniors in a 120-bed inpatient setting focused on behavioral health care. The role emphasizes patient safety, nursing care within the scope of practice, and collaborative care with physicians and RNs to meet diverse

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• One year or more nursing experience preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care.
• Collaborate with staff to meet biopsychosocial and cultural needs.
• Ensure safe delivery of medications per policy and order.
• Document patient progress and report changes to RNs/physicians.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and patient safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety focus

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

1+ years nursing experience

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Opportunities at Maple Heights Behavioral Health

• $5k Bonus
• $30-38hr depending on experience
• Day Shift
• 7am – 7pm
• 3 12s and every other weekend

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that will provide comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Purpose Statement

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• 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.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient’s treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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