LPN – Behavioral Health Nurse with Growth & Daily Pay

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in our behavioral health setting under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include data collection, documentation, medication administration and patient comfort, aligned with Joint Commission, state regulations and facility policies. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Join a collaborative team dedicated to quality, safety and recovery.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in our behavioral health setting under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include data collection, documentation, medication administration and patient comfort, aligned with Joint Commission, state regulations and facility policies. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Join a collaborative team dedicated to quality, safety and recovery.