Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Full Time Days

Oceans Healthcare; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan withDis

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability, Long Term

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide high-quality nursing care within a behavioral health inpatient setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under RN supervision, following Joint Commission and Oceans policies to deliver safe, compassionate treatment.

You will document assessments, administer medications, and participate in treatment planning while supporting patient education and family communication.

Qualifications

• Active, valid LVN/LPN license in the employing state.
• Compact licenses accepted where applicable.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to an assigned patient group; reassess per unit protocol.
• Document findings thoroughly in patient records and communicate with the team.
• Implement care plans and nursing procedures per physician guidance.
• Perform bedside labs, wound care, and assist with ADLs.
• Support patient coping and provide appropriate education and interventions.
• Ensure safe medication delivery per policies and orders; educate patients.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities and ensure continuity of care across disciplines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to meet patient and facility needs; support evidence-based practice.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff and participate in ongoing projects.
• Adhere to Joint Commission, state regulations, and Oceans policies.

Skills

High-stress adaptability

Effective communication

Organization

Cultural sensitivity

Critical thinking

Leadership as preceptor

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

LPN/LVN license

Compact licenses accepted

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Licensed Practical Nurse's primary role is to provide nursing care for patients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LPN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, and utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient's care. Those services are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse but utilize all nursing skills to make safe, appropriate and independent decisions within the scope of the LPN nursing practice. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all findings in the patient record and identifies expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
• Implements nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
• Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
• Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
• Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
• Provides for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides patient education on medication administered.
• Follows up on patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
• Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of which you are employed.
• Valid Compact licenses are also acceptable as they apply.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be able to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• The LVN/LPN must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers, be highly organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, as well as be versed in basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.