Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

About the role

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is an 86-bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital offering specialized behavioral health services. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to improve lives through high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned patients, collecting data and identifying deviations from normal.
• Accurately documents all findings in the patient record and communicates pertinent assessment findings with other healthcare members.
• Implements nursing care interventions, performs treatments, conducts bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and assists with ADLs.
• Administers medications safely and accurately, communicating doses and providing patient education.
• Communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs to other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice and guides, educates, and leads new staff.

Requirements

• Current, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in high-stress environments, assess potential for patient escalation, and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Qualifications / Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks under pressure.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and special needs populations.
• Understanding of normal physical and emotional development.
• Critical thinking and self-confidence.
• Leadership and guiding abilities.

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Can be high-paced and stressful.
• Might experience disagreeable odors, sights, and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Spends approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that protects from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Competitive Pay Rates & Shift Differentials