What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
COVID VACCINES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF.
We are looking to add compassionate LPNs to our nurse team! MeadowWood Behavioral Health, a 120 bed treatment center providing mental health services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, is located on Rt. 13 in New Castle, Delaware. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
HOURLY RATES COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. MEADOWWOOD APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO ESTABLISH EXPERIENCE.
BENEFITS:
MeadowWood provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS
We have three shifts with full-time, part time and PRN positions available:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Days)
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Nights)
11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Overnights)
Shifts are 8 or 12 hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN):
- Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
- Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license as required by the state of Delaware
- Previous psych nursing experience highly preferred
