LPN - Full-time Nights

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA in Reading, PA seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality psychiatric care on night and third shifts. NEW GRADS WELCOME; competitive pay, shift differentials, and a $2,500 hiring bonus.

You will document care, administer medications, support patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Active LPN license and CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in high stress environments and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers; be highly organized and culturally sensitive.
• Exhibits critical thinking and applies it for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Demonstrates confidence and conceptual thinking to lead and direct others.
• Must complete CPR certification and Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to assigned patients by collecting data and reassessing per protocol.
• Document findings clearly in the patient record and communicate with healthcare team.
• Implement nursing interventions per treatment plan and physician orders.
• Perform bedside tasks including wound care and ADL assistance as needed.
• Assist with patient coping and adaptation during illness and stressors.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients on medications.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

LPN license

Compact license

High school diploma or GED

Inpatient hospital experience

Job description

$2,500 HIRING BONUS!

Competitive Pay Rates & Shift Differentials

Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Available Shifts

• Night Shift: 7p-7a (3-12hr shifts/week & weekend rotation)
• 3rd Shift: 11p-7:30a (4-8 hr shifts/week & EOW rotation)

NEW GRADS WELCOME

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of which you are employed.
• Valid Compact licenses are also acceptable as they apply.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be able to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• The LVN/LPN must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers, be highly organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, as well as be versed in basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.