Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavior Health - Full Time 72 Hour

IRMC Physician Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Behavior Health unit. In this full-time role, you will utilize your nursing skills to provide care to mentally ill patients, participate in treatment planning, and document patient evaluations. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to the values of integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience required.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing nursing knowledge to provide direct patient care and document outcomes.
• Leading therapeutic groups and providing patient/family education.
• Acting as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient observation

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavior Health - Full Time 72 Hour

Job Category: BHS

Requisition Number: LICEN001996

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• Posted : April 23, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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IRMC Main Hospital
835 Hospital Rd
Indiana, PA 15701, USA

IRMC Main Hospital
835 Hospital Rd
Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Under the direction and supervision of an RN/, the LPN/GPN utilizes their knowledge of practical nursing, age-specific needs, and the care/treatment of mentally ill persons. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Using thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS and CIHQ standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality.
• Proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s.
• Leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching.
• An active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and working collaboratively in the development, implementation, and revision of each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Observing and evaluating each patient, documenting their observations and evaluations, and providing the RN with relevant clinical information.
• Utilizing nursing knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to effectively provide direct patient care, as well as observing and documenting outcomes.
• Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skill to effectively communicate with patients, family, and members of the organization.
• Assisting in providing patient and family education.
• Working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Will be required to float to all units, including geropsych, adult, and adolescent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• EXPERIENCE: 1 year med-surg experience and/or geriatric/behavioral health experience
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Shifts:

• Rotation - 12 hour shifts

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