LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, ConnecticutnnLPN Behavioral Health Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)nnMasonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CTnnNight Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOWnnThis role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital UnitnnTheBehavioral Health Nurseprovides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnAssumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:nnMedication/Treatment AdministrationnnTeachingnnSupervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.nnConducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.nnPlans and provides nursing care for patients.nnCommunicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.nnAdministers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.nnAssists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.nnAssists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.nnTests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.nnDocuments all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.nnMaintains patient confidentiality.nnMaintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.nnPerforms administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.nnProvides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.nnSupervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.nnParticipates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.nnParticipates in quality improvement activities as directed.nnFollows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.nnPerforms other duties as required.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnEducation: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.nnExperience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.nnCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:nnCurrent RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standingnnKey Competencies:nnKnowledge of:nnProfessional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.nnSocial, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders. Medical and psychological terminology.nnMedications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients. Control, preparation and administration of medications.nnState of Connecticut laws and regulations for the nursing profession.nnRegulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.nnTheories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.nnSymptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.nnMedical and psychiatric emergency procedures.nnAbility to:nnApply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of geropsychiatric patients.nnDevelop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients.nnKeep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.nnComply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.nnUse professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.nnCommunicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.nnProvide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.nnExercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.nnWork as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff; to effectively interact with residents and staff; organized; ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information; and familiarity with the Care Plan Development.nn#rnbehavioralhealthnnJob ID: 11517nnShare this JobnnShare this job with your friends and connections.nnFacebooknnXnnLinkedInnnEmailnnJob AlertsnnEmail AddressnnAreas of Interest Search for a category, location, or category/location pair, select a term from the suggestions, and click "Add".nnCategorynnLocationnnAddnnTechnicians, Wallingford Center, Connecticut, United States RemovennRemovennConfirm EmailnnSubmitnnSubmit Resume and Cover LetternnUseful LinksnnMasonicare Website ( MasonicarennMystic CommunitynnJob FairsnnHospicennBehavioral HealthnnSimilar JobsnnLPN Licensed Practical Nurse Wallingford Center, ConnecticutnnLPN Licensed Practical Nurse Wallingford Center, ConnecticutnnLPN Behavioral Health Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT) Wallingford Center, ConnecticutnnJob MatchingnnWith just one click and a connection to LinkedIn we can find jobs for you that best match you work experience.nnStart MatchingnnSearch By CategorynnAdministrative Support Workers Jobs2nnCraft Workers Jobs2nnExecutive/Senior Level Officials and Managers Jobs2nnFirst/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Jobs1nnHospice Jobs11nnNot reported Jobs2nnOperatives Jobs1nnProfessionals Jobs33nnSales Workers Jobs2nnService Workers Jobs93nnTechnicians Jobs12nnSearch Jobs by LocationnnBranford Jobs2nnBridgeport Jobs1nnChester Center Jobs4nnConnecticut Jobs150nnEast Hartford Jobs1nnGlastonbury Jobs2nnHamden Jobs2nnManchester Jobs1nnMystic Jobs21nnNew Haven Jobs3nnNorwich Jobs1nnRocky Hill Jobs7nnShelton Jobs5nnSuffield Depot Jobs1nnUnited States Jobs150nnVernon Jobs2nnWallingford Center Jobs94nnSearch by Job GroupsnnEast Hartford Service Workers Jobs1nnGlastonbury Service Workers Jobs1nnHamden Service Workers Jobs1nnManchester Service Workers Jobs1nnNew Haven Service Workers Jobs1nnBridgeport Service Workers Jobs1nnGlastonbury Professionals Jobs1nnHamden Professionals Jobs1nnMystic Professionals Jobs1nnConnecticut Technicians Jobs1nnRocky Hill Technicians Jobs1nnSuffield Depot Technicians Jobs1nnGlastonbury Hospice Jobs1nnHamden Hospice Jobs1nnNew Haven Hospice Jobs1nnNorwich Hospice Jobs1nnShelton Hospice Jobs1nnBranford Hospice Jobs1nnNorwich Sales Workers Jobs1nnWallingford Center Sales Workers Jobs1nnMystic Not reported Jobs1nnRocky Hill Not reported Jobs1nnWallingford Center Craft Workers Jobs1nnChester Center Craft Workers Jobs1nnChester Center Operatives Jobs1nnWallingford Center First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Jobs1nnShelton Service Workers Jobs2nnVernon Service Workers Jobs2nnChester Center Service Workers Jobs2nnConnecticut Professionals Jobs2nnNew Haven Professionals Jobs2nnBranford Professionals Jobs2nnConnecticut Hospice Jobs2nnWallingford Center Administrative Support Workers Jobs2nnWallingford Center Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers Jobs2nnShelton Professionals Jobs3nnWallingford Center Hospice Jobs3nnWallingford Center Technicians Jobs4nnRocky Hill Service Workers Jobs5nnMystic Technicians Jobs5nnMystic Service Workers Jobs14nnWallingford Center Professionals Jobs21nnWallingford Center Service Workers Jobs62nnMasonicare Main Campusnn22 Masonic Avenue | Wallingford, CT 06492nnMasonicare HelpLine:888-332-0033 (tel:8883320033)nnFollow Masonicare:nnCopyright 2024 - All Rights Reserved -Masonicare.orgnnQuick LinksnnDonate Now ( PortalnnMasonicare HelpLinennMasonicareCONNECTnnNews & Media ( PortalnnBoard Member Portal ( PolicynnTerms of Use ( of Non-discriminationnnEmergency Preparedness Guide ( am a MasonnnAn Ageless Commitment to Caring