Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN) Forensic Unit

Valley Spring Behavioral Health Hospital | Holyoke, MA Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN | Forensic Unit Job Type: PRN

Schedule:

8 Hours Shifts Pay Rate Rage: $30.00 to $44.75 Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your compassion, skills, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Behavioral Health team operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. The Forensic Unit provides specialized care for individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who require behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. Our team works collaboratively to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care while maintaining safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patient's needs.

• Conduct patient observations and safety checks
• Administer medications safely and according to protocol
• Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately
• Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current Massachusetts LPN license and is a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. Additional requirements include:

• CPR/BCLS certification required
• CPI or Handle With Care certification preferred or obtained within 30 days
• Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Detox, or Med/Surg experience preferred
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Ability…