LPN​/LVN

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. The hospital offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Over 10,000 patients receive care each year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as prescribed, provides education to patients and families, and documents accordingly.
• Completes nursing assessments, transcribes medication orders, and maintains patient records.
• Identifies patient problems, needs, and strengths, and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides age‑specific communication and interventions.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, reports changes in status, and prepares patients for discharge.

Required:

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew)

Preferred:

• Current BLS certification (facility able to provide)
• Behavioral Health experience

• 7a-7p
• Every other weekend rotation

Dover Behavioral Health System is a STAR LRP‑approved facility. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program is available to qualified staff.

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