Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)!

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

The LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders. 

• Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for, and document changes in patients’ appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Provide structure and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers.
• Maintain awareness of patients’ individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.
• Provide information to the Charge Nurse that assists in the development and revision of the treatment plan.
• Document the treatment plan, nursing interventions and the patient’s response to the intervention.

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

• Education & Licensure (if applicable): Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a LPN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of psychiatry also preferred but not required.
• Additional Skill Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.  CPR certification and successful completion of  Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What sets us apart?

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine.

Compensation:

This is a per diem role and the expected compensation for this role is $40.00 hourly. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

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