Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

1d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Forensic Unit in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting with assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with patient needs. The unit provides specialized behavioral health care to individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems in a secure therapeutic environment. The team delivers patient-centered, trauma-informed care while maintaining safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes.

The role is full-time on the night shift, with eight-hour shifts. The advertised pay range is $30.00 to $44.75. The position involves patient observation and safety checks, medication administration, documentation, crisis support, patient and family education, advocacy, and participation in treatment planning. The LPN also supports detox monitoring protocols as applicable and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, recovery-focused environment.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred, or obtained within 30 days.
• Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Detox, or Med/Surg experience preferred.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observations and safety checks.
• Administer medications safely and according to protocol.
• Accurately transcribe and carry out physician orders.
• Document patient status, responses to interventions, and progress toward goals.
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and care expectations.
• Advocate for patients and ensure their dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment.
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, deliver treatments, assist with assessments, and support interdisciplinary care planning.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree