Mental Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Saving (BLS) level CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within the first five months of employment.
• At least one year of qualifying experience working in a community mental health program.
• Basic knowledge of care coordination and ability to assess patients and advocate for needed treatment when applicable.
• Ability to collaborate with local physicians and their staff and implement medical recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of normal personality growth and development.
• Basic knowledge and experience in crisis intervention.
• Basic knowledge and skill in the use of psychotropic medications.
• Ability and propensity to work with a diverse population with a range of psychiatric disabilities.
• Ability to interact with patients in a consistent, empowering manner.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personally insured vehicle for agency business.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and contribute to comprehensive assessments and individualized crisis prevention planning.
• Monitor vital signs and general health.
• Administer and reconcile medications, and process physician orders.
• Educate individuals about medication regimens, symptom management, and health and wellness.
• Coordinate medical care and facilitate referrals.
• Provide brief crisis counseling and psychoeducation.
• Participate in discharge planning and ongoing care coordination.
• Depending on the program, supervise residents and assist with activities of daily living as part of the direct care staffing ratio.
• Depending on the program, provide medication-related training and education to staff and residents.
• Collaborate with psychiatric and medical teams to address individual health care needs.
• Support continuity of care, wellness, crisis stabilization, and the health and safety of individuals served.