Crisis Stabilization Unit LPN
Community Counseling of Bristol County · Plymouth County, MA · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$36–$40/hrFull-time
Job Summary
CCBC is seeking per diem licensed practical nurses (LPN) for our 24-hour, 8-bed crisis stabilization unit located in Norton, MA.
About the Role
We are a non-profit community mental health center serving 50 communities in Massachusetts and growing!
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diseases and appropriate treatment modalities
- Administer and monitor medications
- Record and report observed symptoms and reactions to treatments and changes in patient status
- Complete client admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Collect patient data
- Provide nursing care and serve to educate clients with respect to the use of psychiatric medication
- Utilize community resources and referrals to empower clients to achieve their highest level of independent functioning
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited and/or approved practical nurse program
- Current, unencumbered license as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current certification in CPR
- Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare and nursing services
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work with detailed, confidential material
- Preference for experience working with patients with behavioral/mental health or cognitive conditions
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Knowledge of psychiatric diseases and treatment modalities
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Client care and education
- Community resource utilization
Benefits
- Unlimited potential for growth and learning
- Generous pay and vacation time
Pay
$36-$40 / hour
Schedule
Per diem