Licensed Vocational Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

Generations Healthcare

$79K — $87K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing Degree from an accredited college/university or approved LPN/LVN program required.
  • Active and unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the state.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a psych or secured facility setting.
  • Knowledge and skills for behavioral nursing care essential.
  • Capability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Tactful communication skills with personnel, residents, and visitors fundamental.
  • Understanding of nursing laws, regulations, and facility guidelines crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health residents.
  • Supervise and assist daily activities of Mental Health Specialists.
  • Coordinate with services to maintain residents' comprehensive care.
  • Participate in facility inspections by government agencies.
  • Review and update residents' discharge plans as needed.
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents efficiently.
  • Complete necessary medical documentation and incident reports.

Benefits

  • Full-time night shift with a rotation schedule.
  • Opportunity to work within a Special Treatment Program Unit.
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance during facility surveys.
  • Professional development through participation in discharge planning.
  • Supportive team environment focusing on quality care.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at Gramercy Court (SNF)

$38.00 - $42.00 DOE /Full Time NOC Working a 3,2,1 Rotation / Psych/Behavioral Experience Preferred

The primary role of the LVN in our Special Treatment Program Unit is to provide direct nursing care to our behavioral residents, and to supervise and assist the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Mental Health Specialists. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the STP Unit Director, the Director of Nursing Services and/or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Duties:
  • Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained on the Special Treatment Unit (STP).
  • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
  • Periodically review the residents' written discharge plan.
  • Participate in the updating of the residents' written discharge plan as required.
  • Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan, as necessary.
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
  • Complete injury/incident reports, as necessary.
  • Completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, as necessary.
  • Agree not to disclose residents' protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations.
  • Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Qualifications:
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
  • At a minimum, 1 year of experience in a psych and/or locked or secured facility or hospital setting.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the behavioral and nursing needs of the residents served.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
  • Must be enthusiastic about caring for behavioral residents and have the desire to be part of a dynamic team.
  • This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

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