LPN Part Time

Southcoast Behavioral Health•Dartmouth, MA

6d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Southcoast Behavioral Health team and Make A Difference every day! Southcoast is a premier mental health treatment center serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts and we are seeking passionate Registered Nurses to work at our facility in Dartmouth, MA. Work Schedule: PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE 8-hour shifts Shift times available: Days - 7:00am to 3:30pm Populations: Adult and Peds Units Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered Include: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour Based on Years of Experience At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more. NEW Competitive Shift Differentials effective August 2024! Weekend only position is at a rate of $36.80 - $41.40 per hour Tuition reimbursement of up to $3k per benefit year (FT or PT benefits eligible employees - at least 30 hours per week) Referral Bonus Flexible Schedules Excellent training program and professional growth opportunities PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants. Helping to make changes in people’s lives that will last a lifetime! Safety is a top priority at Southcaost Behavioral! We prioritize the safety of both our patients and staff, employing Personal Panic Alarm devices across all clinical and non-clinical areas to promptly summon assistance when necessary. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients consistent with the organization's procedure and as ordered by the Medical Director or Physician. Perform job duties with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical areas of service provided by the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients).
Chart medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner.
Document nursing care provided, maintain appropriate records related to patients' progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA and ADP.
Responsible for urine collection, processing, documenting and reading test results as ordered by program physicians.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner.
Follow the policies of the organization, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.