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LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut

LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit

TheBehavioral Health Nurseprovides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:

+ Medication/Treatment Administration

+ Teaching

+ Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.

+ Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.

+ Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

+ Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

+ Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

+ Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

+ Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

+ Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.

+ Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality.

+ Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

+ Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.

+ Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

+ Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.

+ Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.

+ Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.

+ Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.

+ Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing

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