LPN, Adult Psych

Purpose of Position

To work with individuals, families and groups to assist in assessing mental health needs; assists in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in order to promote health; assists in assessing dysfunction, assists patients to regain or improve their coping skills and prevent further disability.

• Assists with the completion of the nursing assessment, provides input into the initial treatment plan, assists in identifying patient and family teaching needs.
• Assists RN in implementing and documenting nursing interventions and related outcomes in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Keep charge nurse or designee informed regarding changing conditions of patients and/or other pertinent observations.
• Receives and document inquiry calls from potential patients and referral agents.
• Lead and/or co-lead patient groups, as assigned.
• Assist in providing, structuring, and maintaining a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patients, other mental health care providers and other related hospital departments: dietary, environmental services, lab, etc.
• Reviews work performance with nursing supervisor, identifying personal and learning developmental needs. Establishes mutual goals for the coming year.
• Participates in nursing committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated.
• Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested.

• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 3 months of new position.

32 hrs per week, Rot. Eves, 3p-11p, rotating weekends and rotating holidays.

Cape Cod Hospital

Massachusetts - Hyannis

CCH-Adult Psych Unit

Hourly

$30.69 - $64.98