LPN - Senior Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township, Northern (Bucks County, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion and community. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following EMTALA guidelines and ER triage processes.

The role requires a valid LVN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician license and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a LVN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA regulations and triage process in the ER.

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

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

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