Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Acadia Healthcare; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot! Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement up to $3k per yr

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Dartmouth, MA seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) for full-time evening shift. You will provide nursing care within state regulations, monitor patients across age groups, administer basic care, and document outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the care team, and compliance with medication protocols. Competitive shift differentials apply, with tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN/LVN scope.
• Provide patient care and ensure safety with care plan objectives.
• Collaborate with team to meet patient needs and address concerns.
• Document patient symptoms, responses and progress accurately.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

De-escalation

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification training

Job description

Overview

Work Schedule: FULL TIME 8 hour Evening shifts.

Rates between $32.00 - $36.00 (depending on experience and education)

Shift diffs:

RN Evening - $5.00 during the week and $6.00 on weekends

Southcoast is a premier mental health treatment center serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts and we are seeking passionate Licensed Practical Nurses to work at our facility in Dartmouth, MA.

Populations: Child/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered Include:

• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3k per benefit year (FT or PT benefits eligible employees - at least 30 hours per week)
• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants.
• Helping to make changes in people’s lives that will last a lifetime!
• Safety is a top priority at Southcaost Behavioral! We prioritize the safety of both our patients and staff, employing Personal Panic Alarm devices across all clinical and non-clinical areas to promptly summon assistance when necessary.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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