LPN - 1st Shift

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for first shift (7:00am–3:30pm) with an optional 4-8 hour shifts per week and every-other-weekend rotation. NEW GRADS WELCOME.

Competitive pay and shift differentials offered to support dedicated psychiatric care. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the LPN will provide nursing care to adults with mental health conditions in an 86-bed facility.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; reassesses patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Documents all findings in patient records and communicates assessment findings to the health care team.
• Implements care plans and performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performs bedside nursing tasks including wound care, ADL assistance, and routine bedside labs.
• Promotes patient coping and adapts care to patient needs and stressors.
• Provides age-appropriate, culturally sensitive communication and interventions; documents needs.
• Administers medications safely per orders; educates patients on medications.
• Transcribes orders accurately and participates in chart audits as required.
• Uses nursing knowledge to meet facility, patient, and staff needs; supports evidence-based practice.
• Provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff and supports ongoing duties.

Job description

Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

* 1st Shift: 7a-3:30p (4-8hr shifts/week & EOW rotation)
* NEW GRADS WELCOME
* Competitive Pay Rates & Shift Differentials

About Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is an 86 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers care for adults dealing with mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
5. Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
6. Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
10. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.