Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN) · Springfield, MA · 2 mo ago
HybridHealthcare$30–$37.5/hrPart-time
What We Offer
- Ability to support life-changing services for the local community
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Educational Assistance opportunities
- Excellent PTO
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Direct collaboration with program leadership
- Ability to expand your knowledge of mental & behavioral health resources
Responsibilities
- Providing direct nursing supports to individuals served aligning with their care plans
- Acting as liaison to area and regional medical facilities
- Completing health assessments & data collection regarding individuals admitted to the facility
- Providing ongoing in-service training and consultation to other staff members
- Serving as a resource to individuals and families
- Electing and educating individuals regarding illness, treatment, and prognosis, recognizing the unique needs of the dually diagnosed and other special populations
- Preparing and submitting nursing assessments and progress notes for clinical assessments in accordance with agency policies
- Using the staff log and EMR to convey pertinent individual served information to staff
- Completing required documentation, including medication logs timely and accurately
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of individuals served information at all times in accordance with 42 CFR
Requirements
- Commitment to the empowerment, growth, human rights, and community integration of individuals served (required)
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree (preferred) or Diploma/degree in Nursing (required)
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required)
- At least one year of nursing experience (preferred)
- Proficiency in applying the nursing process to individuals served and their families (required)
- Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills (required)
- Working knowledge of DPH regulations (required)
- Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems (required)
- Valid driver’s license and a reliable car available for working hours (preferred)