LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Masonicare is hiring a LPN Behavioral Health Nurse for the Evening Shift in Wallingford, CT. The role is 32 hours per week, with every-other-weekend scheduling, on a 50-bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit.

The position emphasizes evidence-based nursing, care coordination, and safe, compassionate patient support. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, and opportunities for career growth and work-life

Qualifikationen

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.
• Current CT RN or LPN license

Aufgaben

• Administers medications and notes reactions; coordinates treatment plans with the care team.
• Performs nursing assessments and documents findings.
• Plans and provides nursing care aligned with patient needs and unit standards.
• Communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervises CNAs & LPNs to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and ongoing education.

Kenntnisse

Nursing

Ausbildung

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Wallingford, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 17181

Salary Range: $28.00 To $38.00 Hourly

LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW

**This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit**

"We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities."

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:
  • Medication/Treatment Administration
  • Teaching
  • Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
• Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing