Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Sage Group Health Care  Staffing is seeking a Behavioral Health LPN for contract position in West Lebanon, NH. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.

Position Name: LPN Behavioral Health

Start Date : ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel,Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks-Accepting Local and Travel Candidates

Pay Rate:

Range $1600 to $1680 weekly Gross pay (Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: Inpatient mental health or behavioral health unit/s

Schedule: 40 hours / week guaranteed, 5 shifts per week, M-F, with weekends if needed

Position Requirements:

• LPN: 1+ years - Required
• Recent/Current Psychiatric Nursing or Behavioral health in a detox setting: 1 year – Required

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• LPN License for State of NH or Compact
  - Required
• CPI or HWC Certification
  - Preferred
• BLS Certification from AHA or American Red Cross
  - Required

Job Description:

• Provide and coordinate care for patients in Detox Units.
• Assist with developing and implementing nursing care plans.
• The LPN will maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• The LPN will provide nursing careand services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians and Supervising RN's of significant changes in status