LPN - Behavioral Health Nurse (New Grads Welcome)

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

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.