Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavior Health - Full Time 72 Hour

Indiana Regional Medical Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Behavioral Health unit. This full-time role involves providing specialized care to patients with mental health challenges, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while promoting quality and compassionate care. The successful candidate will work rotating 12-hour shifts, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective patient care plans. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families, all within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Minimum of 1 year of med-surg or geriatric/behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care for mentally ill patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop patient care plans.
• Lead therapeutic groups and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

LPN Program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavior Health - Full Time 72 Hour

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Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized care in our Behavioral Health unit. This full-time position involves working a 72-hour weekly schedule, including rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care for mentally ill patients, adhering to Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CMS, and CIHQ standards.
• Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups and activities, and educate patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans.
• Observe, evaluate, and document patient conditions, providing relevant information to RNs.
• Utilize knowledge of medical, surgical, and behavioral health nursing to deliver effective direct care.
• Ensure compliance with IRMC policies, promoting quality and compassionate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Assist with patient and family education initiatives.
• Float across units including geropsych, adult, and adolescent units as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Minimum of 1 year of med-surg or geriatric/behavioral health experience.
• Current BLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.

Additional Details

• Shift: Rotation, 12-hour shifts.
• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.