What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Senior Behavioral Health Unit position at Watertown Regional Medical Center?
Description
The Senior Behavioral Health Unit is a 15-bed inpatient psychiatric unit that specializes in treating elderly patients with mental illness. Diagnoses include depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, bipolar and schizophrenia. You will work directly with a hands-on care team that includes registered nurses and mental health technicians, and the extended care team includes a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, social worker, and recreational therapist.
The Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) is responsible to assist with nursing care of the patient, within an assigned patient care unit. Working under the direction of the physician and/or RN, the LPN provides a variety of patient care, environmental and equipment related services including but not limited to: medication administration, assisting with patient care, observing and documenting illness and/or injury, patient room restocking and maintaining equipment. Will work collaboratively as a part of a patient focused team to provide excellent care and services in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Visit https://www.watertownchamber.com/living-here/ to learn more about the amazing community we support!
Watertown Regional Medical Center offers a great work environment, competitive pay and benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending
- Dependent Care
- Flexible Spending
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- On-site Fitness Center
At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of WRMC is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.
We have several schedule/shift options available:
- Full-Time, Day shift
- Full-Time, Night shift
- Part-Time, Day shift
- Part-Time, Night shift
Sign-On Bonuses are available!
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Work Experience
- Associate's degree in Practical Nursing Preferred
- Licensed as Practical Nurse by the State of Wisconsin
- 1 year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility, required
