Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Forensic Unit
Memorial Physician Practices
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Job summary
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Forensic Unit on a PRN 8-hour shift. The role includes direct patient care under RN supervision, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Candidates must hold a MA LPN license with CPR/BCLS; CPI or Handle With Care is preferred. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) matching, and a supportive, trauma-informed work
Qualifications
- Massachusetts LPN license current and graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- CPR/BCLS certification required.
- CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred or obtained within 30 days.
- Behavioral health, psychiatric, detox, or med/surg experience preferred.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient observations and safety checks
- Administer medications safely and according to protocol
- Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately
- Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals
- Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable
- Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment
Skills
Education
Job description
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your compassion, skills, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our Behavioral Health team operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. The Forensic Unit provides specialized care for individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who require behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. Our team works collaboratively to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care while maintaining safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patient's needs.
- Conduct patient observations and safety checks
- Administer medications safely and according to protocol
- Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately
- Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals
- Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable
- Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicants should have a current Massachusetts LPN license and is a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. Additional requirements include:
- CPR/BCLS certification required
- CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred or obtained within 30 days
- Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Detox, or Med/Surg experience preferred
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-pressure situations
- Commitment to patient-centered care
At Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, our team makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families every day. As the most comprehensive behavioral health provider in Western Massachusetts, we offer both inpatient and outpatient services, creating opportunities for clinicians and support staff to grow, collaborate, and impact the community across the full continuum of care.
At Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, our team makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families every day. As the most comprehensive behavioral health provider in Western Massachusetts, we offer both inpatient and outpatient services, creating opportunities for clinicians and support staff to grow, collaborate, and impact the community across the full continuum of care.
Behavioral healthcare is more than a career. It is an opportunity to help individuals navigate some of life's most challenging moments. At Valley Springs, our employees are supported in an environment built on compassion, respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Psychiatrists and physicians
- Psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
- Licensed therapists and counselors
- Behavioral health specialists
- Clinical support professionals
Team members work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care while learning from experienced professionals with expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and evidence-based treatment practices.
Valley Springs is dedicated to delivering evidence-based behavioral healthcare through nationally recognized treatment approaches and continuous clinical improvement. Employees have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Our team serves diverse populations, including individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and those facing complex mental health challenges. Every employee plays an important role in helping patients achieve stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Whether you are an experienced behavioral health professional or looking to begin a rewarding career in mental healthcare, Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Holyoke, Massachusetts is a vibrant city in western Massachusetts known for its rich industrial heritage, scenic New England landscapes, and easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, Holyoke offers residents and visitors opportunities to explore the scenic Mount Tom State Reservation, enjoy hiking, biking, and kayaking, or spend a day shopping and dining at Holyoke Mall, one of the largest shopping destinations in New England. The area is also just minutes from Northampton and Amherst, home to unique restaurants, local breweries, live music, theaters, art galleries, and the Five College community. With a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and small-town charm, Holyoke provides an appealing quality of life for individuals and families alike.
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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