LPN - Full-time Nights

About Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Eastern PA

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is an 86 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers care for adults dealing with mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

About the role

Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift: 7p-7a (3-12hr shifts/week with weekend rotation). New grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assist with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all findings in the patient record and identify expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicate pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
• Implement nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; perform nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
• Conduct specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provide for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs; promote the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
• Provide supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and document special needs.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administer medications utilizing established safety procedures/standards.
• Ensure patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration; accurately communicate/document medication doses prescribed and provide patient education on medication administered.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities; communicate incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members; utilize nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
• Guide, educate, and provide leadership as a preceptor to new staff.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of employment. Valid Compact licenses are acceptable.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to achieve positive results with internal and external customers.
• Highly organized with understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs populations such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD.
• Basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions with occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• High paced and stressful atmosphere; must be able to cope mentally and physically.
• May experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior.
• Spends approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) – Eligible first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program