LPN - Psychiatry

License Practical Nurse, Psychiatry

Our recently renovated Brockton Hospital is a modern healthcare facility with a focus on superior patient care and safety. Following extensive renovations, the hospital is equipped with an advanced infrastructure to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. Join our team at Brockton Hospital and be better and stronger than ever.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Roles and Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible as part of the healthcare team with the care and management of inpatients during their visit. The LPN will perform professional clinical duties including but not limited to care, treatment, documentation, education and medication administration to assure safe patient care for the Behavioral Health patients in the Psychiatry Department.

• Care for patients during their stay, examination, procedure, and/or treatment in accordance with established policies.
• Assess patient acuity and inform physician and/or licensed provider of urgent or emergent patient needs.
• Educate patients in regard to care within the scope of standards of care of nursing practice.
• Document patient information in the electronic medical record as necessary.
• Assist physicians and licensed providers with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Collection, labeling and processing of specimens. Perform point of care testing...
• Maintain a high quality and safe patient care and staff environment by preparing care area for patients, and work area for staff.
• Understand, respect and demonstrate patient confidentiality in all endeavors. Understand the legal ramifications of violating any component of patient confidentiality. Understand and demonstrate the protocol and related procedures for the release of patient information.
• Under the orders of a physician or licensed provider, administer oral or injectable medications.
• Under the orders of a physician or licensed provider, administer treatments; provide care for wounds; and other physical needs.

• Participates in continuing education to maintain current nursing standards for patient care and education, within skill and scope of practice as required by regulations of the Commonwealth.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Understand, respect and demonstrate compliance with the parameters of the Licensed Practical Nurse license and function within the framework specified by the nursing statutes and regulations of the Commonwealth.

• Making independent medical decisions regarding patients either in person or via the telephone.
• Preparing or administering blood products.
• Independently prescribing medication refills.
• Independently providing medical samples.
• Independently referring patients for other services or to other physicians.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

At Signature Healthcare we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture for our employees to grow and flourish., so if you're interested in this opportunity but your experience does not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers completion.

• One-two years of successful working experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
• Meditech, IDX and AllScripts experience preferred.

Working at Signature Healthcare

For 125 years, Signature Healthcare has been dedicated to delivering personalized healthcare services in a welcoming and medically advanced environment as one of the only not-for-profit community-based healthcare systems in Southeastern Mass. Our focus on quality care, matched with our commitment to serving every individual, fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees to grow and flourish in their careers. Join Signature Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling work experience, complemented by our comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Apply today with Signature Healthcare and help us become better and stronger than ever.