LPN - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a full-time day shift. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and participate in ER triage and EMTALA-related processes.

The role requires an active LVN/LPT license and current BLS certification. Join a team focused on quality, compassion and community within a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as LVN or LPT.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintain.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Demonstrate EMTALA knowledge and ER triage within the ED setting.
• Support quality of care and safety standards across patient rooms.

Skills

EMTALA knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Education

LVN/LPT license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf