LPN/LVN - Behavioral Health

Location: Brattleboro, VTSpecialty: Behavioral Health

Start Date: October 9, 2023

Shift Type: Nights Shift Times: 7:30 PM - 7:30 AMHours per Day: 12

Job Description: As an LVN/LPN in our Behavioral Health unit, you will play a critical role in the care and support of our patients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and evaluate patient/family care. Providing nursing care, including the administration of medication, to meet patients' needs. Participating in the development and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment in the assigned care area. Adhering to and implementing organizational and departmental policies and procedures as they pertain to the work area. Performing constant observations, intermittent observations, specializing checks, or other forms of patient safety procedures as assigned. Sharing information appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team and other hospital department representatives through verbal reports and written documentation. Participating in pre-admission evaluations as requested by the Program Manager and completing Admission Nursing Assessments for all new Admissions to C/A Residential I & Partial Programs (Including ARCC).Conducting monthly medication renewals and reviewing daily reports. Being responsible for follow-up on medical tests and labs, overseeing the completion of admission paperwork, and completing the medication portion of aftercare forms. Tracking medical errors to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications: Psych/Behavioral Health Experience - Required Experience working with child and adolescent populations - RequiredCPI Certification - Required (Candidates willing to obtain onsite certification are acceptable)COVID vaccination and Booster - Required Please outline what patient populations your candidate has experience with.

Certifications and Licenses: BLS CertificationCPI Certification Vermont State Nursing License (must be active at the time of submission)

Benefits: At Brattleboro Retreat, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salaries and excellent shift differentials Retirement Savings Plan - Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) with employer contribution and match Medical and Dental Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Term Life & Whole Life Insurance Generous Earned Time and Leave Policies Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Continuing Education opportunities 529 College Savings Plan On-site Child Care Center On-site Fitness Center Extensive clinical orientation Collaborative work environment Ongoing in-house clinical education Training in Six Core Strategies, an evidence-based framework to reduce conflict in the inpatient behavioral health setting.